Senate debates H.766 to limit prior authorization burdens; amendment to delay implementation fails 12–16
Senate Health & Welfare presented H.766 to reduce administrative burdens from prior authorization, step therapy and claims edits; a proposed amendment to delay major changes for an actuarial review was defeated 12–16 and the Senate ordered the bill to third reading as amended.
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The Senate considered H.766, a bill aiming to reduce administrative barriers between clinicians and patients by tightening rules on prior authorization, step therapy and claims‑editing practices. The Health & Welfare committee presented a strike‑all amendment and an integrated committee report that the chair described on the floor.
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