At the beginning of April, we eliminated the need for preauthorization on scores of CPT codes across EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare. This is in addition to other cuts over the past year that add up to a nearly 15% reductions in preauthorization codes. We believe these cuts slash an administrative burden for providers and frees them up to deliver care more quickly in these situations. The latest version of our preauthorization lists are online, including a list of “notable changes” that includes these removed codes. At the same time, we will enable new functionality on the provider portal that lets our network practitioners get an answer on their preauthorization requests and clinical reviews significantly faster than if they submitted the request by phone or fax. We are also eliminating Site of Service rules, meaning approvals for procedures are not contingent on the procedure being performed in a specific setting. We will still educate members on how the choice of setting can impact out-of-pocket costs but not their outcomes.