Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
Illinois Public Health AssociationSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) supports the proposed action but urges CMS to include specific protections to prevent clinical delays caused by rigid prior authorization requirements. They advocate for measures such as allowing retroactive authorization, prohibiting denials based solely on timing, and requiring expedited reviews for oncology-related testing.
Re: Docket ID: CMS-2026-1255 - RFI for Prior Authorization and Access to Laboratory Testing (Section III.E of CMS-0062-P)
The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the CMS proposed rule CMS-2026-1255 - RFI for Prior Authorization and Access to Laboratory Testing. Please see the attached letter,