Safe Care and Prior Authorizations

From overtesting and overdiagnosis to overtreatment, health care waste and unsafe care contribute not only to patient harm but also to unnecessary costs. Health plans are committed to reducing these burdens by utilizing tools such as prior authorization and post-utilization review, which are designed to ensure treatments are necessary, evidence-based, and safe. However, efforts to limit or eliminate these processes negatively affect affordability, safety, and quality for everyone. By maintaining a focus on reducing waste and enhancing safety, we can ensure that Texans receive the high-quality care they deserve.

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One-Pager: Medical Management Means Smart Care for Texas Patients

A Critical Gap: The Need for Stronger Health Care Fraud and Abuse Protections in Texas

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Prior Authorization Testimony for House Insurance 9.5.24

A Critical Gap: The Need for Stronger Health Care Fraud and Abuse Protections in Texas

Electronic Filing of Prior Authorization Benefits Patients and Providers

TAHP Opposes HB 907: Don’t Eliminate Protections of Prior Authorization

One-Pager: Medical Management Means Smart Care for Texas Patients

Testimony Opposing SB 1150: One Prior Authorization for 12 Months

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