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Prior authorization requirements continue to create administrative burdens for electrophysiology practices, delay patient access to medically necessary care, and contribute to clinician burnout. Join Heart Rhythm Advocates for this timely Town Hall discussion on ongoing efforts to reform prior authorization policies and explore how advocacy can help drive meaningful change. Participants will gain insights into current legislative and regulatory initiatives, hear real-world examples of the impact of prior authorization on electrophysiology care, and learn how they can become effective advocates for reform.

1. Describe the impact of prior authorization requirements on patient access, clinical workflow, and the delivery of electrophysiology care.
2. Discuss current legislative, regulatory, and advocacy efforts aimed at improving prior authorization processes and reducing unnecessary administrative barriers.
3. Identify opportunities to engage in advocacy initiatives that support timely patient access to evidence-based electrophysiology treatments and procedures.
4. Recognize the role of physicians, allied professionals, and patients in advancing policy solutions that promote more efficient and transparent prior authorization practices.

Speakers

Mina K. Chung, MD, FHRS | Cleveland Clinic
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium, Western AF Symposium, Mediasphere Medical, Canadian Heart Rhythm Society, ABIM, Geisinger Health Systems, Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning, American College of Cardiology, Stanford University, NIH, American Heart Association, Northwell Health, University of Washington, Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society, Other 
Research: NIH, American Heart Association
Royalty Income: Elsevier, Wolters Kluver

Jalaj Garg, MD, FHRS | Loma Linda University Health

No relevant disclosures


Sandeep Gautam, MD, MPH, FHRS | University of Missouri Health
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Biosense Webster, Inc.
Fellowship Support: Medtronic, Inc., Abbott

Scott Greenberg, MD, FHRS | Baylor College of Medicine

Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Biosense Webster, Inc., Other

Rajesh Kabra, MD, FHRS | Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute

Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: AtriCure, Inc., Biosense Webster, Inc., Milestone Pharmaceuticals, AltaThera Pharmaceuticals

Research: Abbott Medical, Medtronic, Inc.

Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBA, MD, FHRS | Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute 
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: AtriCure, Inc., Abbott, Biosense Webster, Inc., Medtronic Inc.

Rick Snyder, MD, FACC | HeartPlace

No relevant disclosures

 

Jamie Treskott, PhD  | Johnson & Johnson MedTech

No relevant disclosures