In our continuing series on prior authorization, Ron Howirgon and Matthew Handley discuss a press release from Cigna detailing all the "good" reasons big insurers like it use prior authorizations. They claim it is to save patients money but ultimately, it saves patients' lives.
But a new law in New Jersey seems to fly in the face of that saying in its introduction that prior authorizations can be detrimental to patient health in the name of saving money. Matthew and Ron explain.
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Articles mentioned in this episode:
Prior authorizations help keep patients safe, improve health, and make care more affordable - Cigna Healthcare
New Jersey signs prior authorization reform bill into law - Becker's Payer Issues
Bill Text: NJ A1255- Legiscan.com
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