(Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC) – The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) issued the following statement today in response to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz’s announcement regarding commitments from major health insurers to reform prior authorization practices.
“The Alliance welcomes today’s announcement made by Secretary Kennedy and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz regarding commitments from major health insurers to streamline prior authorization practices, including implementing enhanced digital interoperability standards and reducing administrative barriers,” said Dr. Steve Landers, CEO for the Alliance. “If these promises are fully kept, this could be a meaningful step toward addressing longstanding barriers that have delayed access to critical care at home for patients who need it.”
“Our members who provide essential care welcome initiatives that potentially reduce administrative burden and improve communication with insurers, freeing up scarce clinical capacity and resources for direct patient care rather than navigating red tape,” Landers continued.
The Alliance will closely monitor implementation of these commitments and continue working with Congress, HHS, and CMS to advocate for policies that support timely access to high-quality, home-based care.
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About the National Alliance for Care at Home
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is a new national organization representing providers of home care, home health, hospice, palliative care, and other health care services mainly delivered in the home. The Alliance brings together two organizations with nearly 90 years of combined experience: NAHC and NHPCO. NAHC and NHPCO have combined operations to better serve members and lead into the future of care offered in the home. Learn more at www.AllianceForCareAtHome.org.