The bill S. 4518 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to set new rules for prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. It aims to establish an electronic system for handling prior authorization requests and enforce transparency by requiring plans to report various...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for older people to get the healthcare they need by using computers and new technology to decide quickly if their medical treatments are approved, and by being open about how these decisions are made.