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For the third straight year, New Hampshire ophthalmologists have successfully defended safe eye surgery.

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September 30, 2020
Problems With CMS’ New Hospital Prior Authorization Process Result in Surgery Delays

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has repeatedly assured the Academy on several occasions that all MACs were ready to implement this policy change.

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July 22, 2020
Nearly 200 Patient and Provider Groups Urge Removal of Barriers to Part B Drug Access
Societies urge agencies to eliminate prior authorizations barriers in Medicare Advantage plans.
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November 6, 2019
CMS Finalizes Hospital Outpatient Department Fee-For-Service Prior Authorization — Including Blepharoplasty
Services provided outside of the hospital outpatient setting — including ambulatory surgery centers — are not subject to the new prior authorization requirements.