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Committee approves bill barring prior authorization for in-state transfers to special pediatric hospitals
Summary
The Health and Government Operations Committee on Monday in March approved House Bill 1301, sponsored by Delegate Rosenberg, prohibiting certain carriers as well as the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and the Maryland Children’s Health Program from requiring prior authorization for transfers of pediatric patients to special pediatric hospitals located in Maryland.
The Health and Government Operations Committee on Monday in March approved House Bill 1301, sponsored by Delegate Rosenberg, prohibiting certain carriers as well as the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and the Maryland Children’s Health Program from requiring prior authorization for transfers of pediatric patients to special pediatric hospitals located in Maryland.
The measure’s sponsor and committee supporters said the change was requested by specialized pediatric facilities to save time getting children to the…
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