Health Intelligence USA Series: CMS-0057-F: The 72-Hour 'Death Clock' & The End of the Fax Machine - By DjamgaMind

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Episode Summary: We decode the 847-page CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F). This rule mandates the use of HL7 FHIR APIs and sets strict timelines for prior authorization decisions.

Key Intelligence Points:

• The "Death Clock": Payers must decide on expedited prior auth requests within 72 hours and standard requests within 7 days.
• The API Mandate: Implementation of the Patient Access API, Provider Access API, and Payer-to-Payer API.
• Public Shame: The requirement to publicly report denial rates and decision timeframes on your website.
• Compliance Deadlines: What needs t ...