From Steve Walsh, President & CEO

“MHA and our members commend Commissioner Caljouw and his team for the many months of thoughtful work and determination that went into these regulations. We are also deeply grateful to the entire Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing progress on an issue that, for too long, has delayed patients’ access to timely care, compounded the strain on healthcare workers, and contributed to rising healthcare costs. We are especially encouraged that DOI will be empowered to monitor and refine the state’s approach to prior authorization over time.

“These regulations represent an important step forward and have the potential to meaningfully improve affordability and access for patients across the commonwealth.”