CMS names first 29 organizations for electronic prior authorization pledge

CMS identified the first 29 health care organizations to join its electronic prior authorization initiative, which aims to standardize and speed the process across Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans. The effort is part of a voluntary pledge CMS launched May 14. Participants include major health systems, EHR vendors, and payers. For practices, this signals a growing push toward mandatory electronic PA interfaces, with CMS setting a 2027 deadline for compliance. Monitor the Health Tech Ecosystem website for updated participant lists and technical specifications as they emerge.