HB1554

The New Hampshire Medical Society supports HB 1554 and the bill's measures that make the prior authorization process more transparent, efficient, and clinically appropriate. Streamlining this process is an important patient advocacy effort that can lead to faster access to medically necessary treatment while reducing unnecessary administrative burden on physician practices. Ensuring that prior authorization reviews are conducted by qualified physicians in the same specialty as the treating provider promotes more informed and accurate coverage determinations. When physicians are able to engage in meaningful, peer-to-peer discussions grounded in clinical evidence, it reduces inappropriate denials, supports timely access to necessary care, and improves outcomes for patients. A prior authorization system that respects clinical expertise and prioritizes patient needs benefits patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole, therefore we urge you to support HB 1554.

Peer-to-peer review is best practice to prevent health insurance corporations from denying healthcare to those most in need.

Please vote YES on HB 1554! Meredith Jordan 31 Chestnut Street #211 Exeter, NH 03833

It is unethical and not in patients' / your constituents' interest for insurance companies to use non-peer reviewers who aren't informed or experienced with clinical care , it only allows health insurance companies' to deny care.