Oklahoma's new law streamlines healthcare with transparency in prior authorization
Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act has been signed into law.The act, House Bill 3190,establishes timeframes and policies for prior authorizations Oklahoma's House Bill 3190, aimed at streamlining healthcare with transparency in prior authorization, has been signed into law. The act, which establishes timeframes and policies for prior authorizations by insurance companies when healthcare services and procedures are sought, will allow doctors to spend more time with patients and less time on administrative functions, according to Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, and Sen. Jessica Garvin, author of the bill, said it will allow medical professionals to be the primary provider for prior authorization and ensure medical professionals are responsible for the best course of treatment. The bill, which takes effect on Jan 1, 2025, passed both the House and Senate unanimously.
Published : 10 months ago by https://www.facebook.com/foxokc, Hadley Waldren in Health
Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act has been signed into law.
The act, House Bill 3190, establishes timeframes and policies for prior authorizations by insurance companies when healthcare services and procedures are sought.
"I'm very pleased we were able to get this act passed and signed into law," Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee said. "This will be great for Oklahoman patients seeking care as it will allow their doctors more time to spend with them and less time on administrative functions. The act also ensures medical professionals are the ones determining what qualifies for prior authorization."
Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, the author of the bill, also commented on its passing.
“I’m thrilled House Bill 3190 has been signed into law to simplify the prior authorization process and make it more transparent for physicians and patients alike,” Garvin said. “This measure will allow doctors to focus on treating patients instead of getting bogged down by tedious paperwork. Notably, this law also ensures medical professionals and their patients, not insurance bureaucrats, are determining the best course of treatment.”
• Honor prior authorizations for at least 45 days, or six months in the case of chronic conditions
The bill, which takes effect on Jan 1, 2025, passed both the House and the Senate unanimously
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