The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Pressly and Representative Chassion aims to urge the United States Congress to address the challenges posed by prior authorization processes in healthcare. The resolution highlights the negative impact these processes have on Louisiana citizens, including delays in receiving necessary medical treatments, increased healthcare costs, and added administrative burdens on healthcare providers. It emphasizes the need for federal legislative action to streamline and reform these processes to prioritize patient needs over insurance protocols, ensuring timely access to care.

The resolution calls for specific reforms, including the establishment of standardized timelines for prior authorization decisions, the reduction of administrative burdens on healthcare providers, the elimination of prior authorization for generic medications, and the creation of a clear appeals process for denied authorizations. It also advocates for regulations that prioritize patient welfare and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance by insurance companies. The resolution will be transmitted to relevant congressional leaders and members of the Louisiana congressional delegation to seek their support for these necessary reforms.