Medicare pilot program in Arizona sparks privatization concerns
Sept. 30
A new Medicare pilot program is rolling out in Arizona and six other states, introducing prior authorization requirements for traditional coverage.
The plan, called the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, is sparking controversy, with critics warning it could be a step toward privatizing Medicare. The six-year pilot will begin in January and has already drawn opposition from lawmakers, former officials, and physician groups.
Dr. Swapna Reddy from ASU’s College of Health Solutions joined “Arizona Horizon” to explain what the program could mean for Medicare patients in Arizona.
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