H1383

Relative the use and impact of prior authorization for health care services

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1383 mandates an analysis on the use and impact of prior authorization for health care services.

Massachusetts H1383 requires the Health Policy Commission to analyze the use and impact of prior authorization for health care services. The analysis will cover the time taken to process requests, the number and percentage of approved and denied requests, and the impact on cost, quality, and access. The report, including recommendations for simplification, must be submitted to relevant committees within a year.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026