Five easy ways in May to reduce prior auths in DC April 26, 2023

May is a HUGE month in the fight to reduce the prior auth burden in DC. Imagine a world with fewer insurance denials and when prior authorizations happen, they are more targeted and medically sound.

Fantasy? Not if you take a few minutes this month to do one or more of the following

1. Testify on May 24 at the prior authorization bill hearing. It's easy and convenient. The hearing starts at 9:30 AM and is completely virtual. MSDC can even sign you up if you ask.
2. Learn more about prior auth changes (and potential changes) by joining Dr. Patience White for a discussion on the state of prior authorization in DC. She will be joined by Council staff and the AMA to discuss the hearing and other updates.
3. Want to testify at this hearing or a future one, but don't know how? MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate is having a brief lunch session on testifying before the Council - learn more here.
4. Let MSDC know you're interested in this issue. Seriously - that's it. We can't keep you up to date if we don't know.
5. Sign our sign-on letter here.

We've been talking A LOT about prior authorization recently, and it is because our DC bill puts practical but effective limits on when insurers (private and public) can slap a prior authorization on your prescriptions. See here how.

But this great new reality won't happen if physicians, patients, and practices don't act now. The good news is it is easier than ever to make a difference.