Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
The Coalition for 21st Century MedicineSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Coalition for 21st Century Medicine (C21) supports the proposed reforms to prior authorization for laboratory tests, arguing that current practices impose significant administrative burdens and delay patient care. They urge CMS to prohibit prior authorization for services covered under National or Local Coverage Determinations, require the acceptance of Test Requisition Forms as sufficient documentation, and ensure laboratories can initiate their own authorization requests.
See attached comment letter from The Coalition for 21st Century Medicine (C21) in response to the RFI: “Laboratory Tests and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Items” in [CMS-0062-P]