Idaho H0788 establishes exemptions from Medicaid prior authorization for certain preceptors in eligible specialties.

Idaho H0788 amends existing law to create exemptions from Medicaid prior authorization for eligible practitioners who provide at least 360 hours of preceptorship per year, with at least 60% of those hours in qualified rural or underserved areas. Eligible practitioners include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in specialties such as family medicine, psychiatry, or obstetrics and gynecology. The exemption lasts for 12 months and requires practitioners to track and report their preceptorship hours to the Department of Health and Welfare.

Idaho H0788 establishes exemptions from Medicaid prior authorization for certain preceptors in eligible specialties.

Idaho H0788 amends existing law to create exemptions from Medicaid prior authorization for eligible practitioners who provide at least 360 hours of preceptorship per year, with at least 60% of those hours in qualified rural or underserved areas. Eligible practitioners include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses in specialties such as family medicine, psychiatry, or obstetrics and gynecology. The exemption lasts for 12 months and requires practitioners to track and report their preceptorship hours to the Department of Health and Welfare.