I am very concerned about this. I have sent this email to my Representatives. Hopefully other people will speak up before it's everywhere.

I am writing to express my concern about the expansion of prior authorization requirements within Original Medicare.
While reducing waste is an important goal, prior authorization often creates delays in treatment, adds administrative burdens to already overextended medical practices, and inserts additional barriers between patients and their physicians. Decisions that should be made in the exam room increasingly become subject to paperwork, reviews, and waiting periods.
For older adults and those living with chronic pain or disabling conditions, delays are not merely inconvenient. They can prolong suffering, postpone recovery, and increase anxiety at times when patients are already vulnerable.
Programs such as these also contribute to the growing depersonalization of medical care. Patients deserve a healthcare system that trusts qualified physicians to make appropriate treatment decisions and allows them to focus on care rather than bureaucracy.
I urge you to carefully examine the impact of expanding prior authorization requirements and to prioritize timely, patient-centered care.
Thank you for your consideration.