New York insurers and employers are bracing for the impacts of Gov. Kathy Hochul's sweeping measures to address hospital staffing shortages by waiving prior authorizations, among other requirements.
Lev Ginsburg, senior director of government affairs for The Business Council of New York State, told the Niagara Gazette that he anticipates the lack of a "check and balance" provided by prior authorizations will drive up state healthcare costs.
Eric Linzer, president of the New York Health Plan Association, told the Gazette that he was unsure whether staffing shortages justified the change, especially considering hospitals were providing "the full spectrum of care" the week the order was issued.
Mr. Linzer said he also has concerns surrounding follow-up care after patient discharges with the new order.