Mixed Feelings On Prior Authorization in Traditional Medicare

CMS unveiled the WISeR Model, a pilot of prior authorization for traditional Medicare beneficiaries. I have mixed feelings about it.

NYT Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/health/medicare-prior-approval-health-care.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

CMS Press Release: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/wiser