Several policies, specifically those imposed by Medicare Advantage plans, have been delaying cataract surgeries, according to a June 21 email sent to Becker’s.
Aetna eventually decided to roll back a mandate for prior authorizations for all cataract surgeries a year after it was implemented nationally. However, the policy remains in effect in Georgia and Florida.
Humana has also introduced a prior authorization policy for cataract surgeries in Georgia, sparking industry fears of a nationwide policy expansion.
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