WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, Krysten Sinema (D-AZ), John Thune (R-SD) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
This bipartisan legislation would improve timely access to quality care for seniors under Medicare Advantage. Specifically, the bill would modernize the way Medicare Advantage plans and health care providers use prior authorization.
This legislation addresses the number one administrative issue for physicians today, and will make the delivery of health care more patient and doctor friendly. Since its introduction, over 500 organizations that represent patients, physicians, hospitals, and other key stakeholders in the health care industry have officially endorsed the legislation, according to a statement from Marshall's office.
“For nearly four years, my colleagues and I have worked tirelessly on this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to modernize Medicare Advantage to better serve America’s seniors,” said Senator Marshall.
“This is the most supported health care bill in the entire Congress both in the number of cosponsors and the weight of more than 500 national and state endorsing organizations. The support underscores our legislation’s significance to patients, health care providers, and innovators in medicine.
Today marks an important step forward, but our work is not finished. I urge Senate leadership to work with me in moving the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to the President’s desk.”
“The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act will make it easier for seniors to get the care they need by cutting unnecessary red tape in the health care system. We urge the Senate to quickly take up this legislation and get it to President Biden’s desk.”