❌ HB214
Require Medicaid, health insurers report on prior authorization
Summary
The bill requires Medicaid and certain health insurers to report data on prior authorization requirements and mandates exemptions from these requirements for specific providers. It establishes timelines for responses to prior authorization requests and outlines conditions under which exemptions may be granted or revoked. The bill also includes provisions for electronic submission of requests and the establishment of an appeal process for denied requests.
Rationale
The bill introduces additional regulations on health insurers and Medicaid, which may conflict with the Libertarian Party's principles of minimal government intervention and free markets. However, it does provide some exemptions and aims to streamline processes, which aligns somewhat with the Libertarian Party of Ohio's focus on reducing government overreach in healthcare.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over healthcare processes
- Potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies
- May lead to unintended consequences for healthcare providers