Ep. 76 - In NJ only like specialty doctors can now deny your prior authorization requests

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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe so it is delivered to your email weekly at www.FLATLINING.net. Articles mentioned in this episode: Prior authorizations help keep patients safe, improve health, and make care more affordable - Cigna HealthcareNew Jersey signs prior authorization reform bill into law - Becker's Payer IssuesBill Text: NJ A1255- Legiscan.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net