70.919 Allowing Timely Access to Pain Medications in Discharged Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Patients

70.919             Allowing Timely Access to Pain Medications in Discharged Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Patients

The Medical Society of the State of New York shall advocate for legislation and/or regulation prohibiting health insurers in New York from requiring preauthorization for prescribed opioid pain medicine for post-surgery and post-hospital discharged patients for an initial 7-day supply, and the Medical Society of the State of New York shall submit a similar resolution to the American Medical Association regarding ERISA, and Medicare Advantage plans. (HOD 2025-164)