AMCP submits letter to Representative Schweikert in support of H.R. 4841 – Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act

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Health Technology , Prior Authorization/Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA)

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) commends you on your leadership as the sponsor of H.R. 4841 and Representatives Ben Ray Lujan, Bill Johnson and Mike Thompson for joining with you. AMCP strongly supports electronic prior authorization (ePA). The prior authorization process is designed to ensure that the medications patients receive are safe, effective and provide the greatest value. As you know, the ePA process provides real-time responses which increase the efficiency and responsiveness of all parties involved in the process.