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LA SR170
Resolution
AI Summary
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Department of Insurance directed to create a task force with the Louisiana Department of Health to study forming an independent review board for cancer patients facing non-compliant prior authorization processes under the 2023 Cancer Patient's Right to Prompt Coverage Act
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Task force membership includes 11 stakeholders: commissioner of insurance, LDH secretary, representatives from medical societies, oncology organizations, health plans, hospitals, plus a board-certified oncologist, oncology pharmacist, and patient advocate
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Task force must review insurers' current prior authorization compliance, evaluate solutions including other states' best practices, and recommend state resources to improve oncology prior authorization processes
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Commissioner of insurance serves as chairman; member nominations due by August 1, 2025, with first meeting by September 15, 2025
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Written report with findings and legislative recommendations due to Senate and House insurance and health committees by December 31, 2025, at which point the task force terminates
Legislative Description
Creates a task force to study the feasibility of forming an independent review board to assist cancer patients and healthcare providers with prior authorization processes that do not comply with the Cancer Patient's Right to Prompt Coverage Act.
HEALTH CARE
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
6/10/2025