Support the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816)

Members of Congress need to hear from you! Below is an opportunity to engage in support of critical legislation that would improve countless patient outcomes across the country. Ask your legislator to support H.R. 3514 / S. 1816 – legislation introduced to reform prior authorization barriers to crucial medications for patients.

Prior authorization is a utilization management tactic used by insurance companies that delays access to treatment. Under prior authorization, insurers require a clinician to complete paperwork justifying the treatment, before a patient can access the medication they need. This often leads to treatment delays for days or even weeks. For patients across the country, these delays can have a devastating impact, leading to exacerbation of symptoms. 

H.R. 3514 / S. 1816 would support patient access by providing a transparent and clear process for patients to access their clinician-prescribed treatment in a timely manner. 

Dear [Lawmaker],

As your constituent, I am requesting your support for H.R. 3514 / S. 1816, which would improve patients’ access to treatments by removing unnecessary prior authorization requirements.

Patients work with their health care team to identify the best treatment plan, and timely access to treatment is critical in ensuring the best outcomes. This legislation is critically important, as many patients often do not have time to wait for insurance hurdles to be resolved. Studies have shown that prior authorization can wreak havoc on patient care, with prior authorization being linked to higher rates of negative outcomes, including increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and other severe adverse effects.

Please support H.R. 3514 / S. 1816 to improve access to health care and help patients access the crucial treatments they need.

Sincerely,
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