AMA urges CMS to stick to electronic PA deadline, enforcement

The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to adhere to the January 1, 2027 deadline for implementing electronic prior authorizations (ePA) and to resist delaying enforcement. The AMA highlights payer reluctance and incomplete provider engagement as artificial barriers to adoption, pushing CMS to hold vendors and insurers accountable through clear timelines and support.

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