Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a bill Thursday seeking to reform prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans requiring only ...

The health secretary said the drugs have “damaged” children, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people. By Christina Caron Health Secretary ...

When you enroll in Medicare, out-of-pocket costs will apply to certain medical services and prescription drugs. Assistance programs and Medigap plans may help pay for Medicare copays or other costs.

UIC researchers working with collaborators at McMaster University in Canada determined how the new antibiotic works and why the drug evades bacterial resistance. "The holy grail in the field is to ...

HELENA – The House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony in support of a bill on March 24 aimed at minimizing wait times for psychiatric medications because of insurance prior authorization ...

If you or someone you know has experienced the frustration of a delayed medical procedure or a denied prescription due to prior authorization, you’re not alone. That’s why Indiana lawmakers ...

But the fast-growing numbers of people taking this kind of medication — 6 per cent of Americans at the last count, equivalent to nearly one in six obese people in the country — means that the ...

There isn’t a specific form your healthcare professional needs to fill out to request prior authorization. They can submit their request directly to Medicare by fax or mail, through the ...

The drug, tested on mice, restored these gamma oscillations, and in turn reconnected neurons to essentially heal the brain damage without arduous physical rehabilitation.

UnitedHealth Group’s pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx plans to cut up to 25% of its medication reauthorizations ... Reauthorization is a type of prior authorization, a process used by insurers ...

Prior authorization requires doctors to get approval from a patient’s health or drug plan before providing a medical service, like performing surgery or prescribing a medication. Insurers and ...