May 13 – Prior authorization and what’s next for health insurance 

Wisconsin became the latest state to put prior authorization in the crosshairs when Gov. Tony Evers proposed changes to the practice – and a bevy of other insurance reforms – in his budget address in February. The governor also wants to audit health plans with high rates of denials and establish network adequacy standards.

Patients and providers say that prior authorization creates unnecessary barriers to care and generates excessive paperwork burdens. But insurers contend it’s an important tool to reduce costs and prevent unneeded care. And they’ve criticized Evers for fanning the flame during heightened tensions following the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.

Wisconsin Health News is assembling a panel of experts to discuss what’s next for health insurance in Wisconsin.

Panelists:

• Rep. Barbara Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, Chair, Committee on Insurance
• Dr. Mark Huth, CEO, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
• Dr. Michael White, President-elect, Wisconsin Medical Society

Register now.

WHN Panel Series is sponsored by:

Ascension Wisconsin

Wisconsin Medical Society

Novo Nordisk

Rogers Behavioral Health

WPS Health Insurance

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin