Insurance Reform

Insurance Reform

Help Us Ease the
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BURDEN
for Ohio Physicians & Patients

 

House Bill 130 was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives in March 2023. The bill aims to create a Prior Authorization Gold Card Program for Ohio healthcare providers.

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We need your support to make Gold Card Prior Authorization a reality in Ohio!

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Insurance Reform

Read recent HB 130 activity & all testimony >

Read OSMA testimony (June 7 2023) >

 

In the News:

Watch the Ohio House Insurance Committee Hearing (June 7, 2023)

Ohio bill would streamline insurance pre-authorization requirements

Why am I waiting weeks for my health insurance to approve a treatment I need?

Bills in 30 states show momentum to fix prior authorization

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This insurance reform would:

ENSURE PATIENTS GET THE CARE THEY NEED

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90% of physicians
say prior authorization has had a somewhat or significant negative impact on patients’ clinical outcomes.

ALLEVIATE PHYSICIAN STRESS & BURNOUT

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Physicians cite too many administrative tasks
as a main reason for job burnout.

SAVE STAFF TIME

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An average of 14 hours per week
is spent by physicians and staff on prior authorization paperwork.

 

REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS

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Millions of dollars in administrative costs
are caused by prior authorization burdens for healthcare practices.

 Statistics source:
American Medical Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association