Governor Approves Bill to Reduce Prior Authorization Hassles

Care for countless Texas patients will happen more quickly by reducing health insurers ’ bureaucratic delays, thanks to a bill Gov. Greg Abbott allowed to become law this weekend.The Texas Medical Association (TMA) prioritized curbing health insurers ’ onerous prior authorization practices this legislative session, resulting in passage of House Bill 3459 by Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood), and Sen. Dawn Buckingham, MD (R-Lakeway), with considerable support by Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound).

Source: TMA News Room - June 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news