Democrats question Oz on Medicare prior authorization pilot

CMS Administrator Dr. Oz on the future of Medicare and Medicaid, prior authorization requirements

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Medicare reforms, implementing prior authorization requirements, the future of Medicaid, and more.

Democrats question Oz on Medicare prior authorization pilot

The CMS plans to trial prior authorization requirements in traditional Medicare. A group of Democrat representatives think that’s a bad idea based on the tool’s track record in Medicare Advantage.