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The program tackles teen mental health head-on, in a place where suicide rates are a major concern

The program tackles teen mental health head-on, in a place where suicide rates are a major concern

Sixteen-year-old Jack Farrell knows the triggers when his mental health takes a turn for the worse. “When I don’t exercise, I find my mental health declining,” he said. “When I’m active and exercising and eating well and working out, I feel really good.” Jack Farrell wants to see young men open up more to each …

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CMS proposes rule to streamline pre-authorization and require justification for denials

CMS proposes rule to streamline pre-authorization and require justification for denials

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CMS Proposes Major Changes to Prior Authorization

Under a proposed new rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require certain payers to automate their pre-authorization processes, respond more quickly, provide reasons for denials and make certain metrics public, the agency announced Tuesday. If implemented, the proposed rule would require “affected payors” to share pre-authorization decisions within 72 hours for …

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