OIG: Frequent MA prior authorization denials for long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehab

A new federal watchdog report dings the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers for frequent prior authorization denials for long-term care hospital and inpatient rehabilitation stays. | A new federal watchdog report dings the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers for frequent prior authorization denials for long-term care hospital and inpatient rehabilitation stays. Another found that initial denials among skilled-nursing facilities were near-unanimously overturned.