CMS 0057 and ePrior Authorization: What Providers and Payers Need to Know
Monday, March 9, 2026 10:35 AM to 11:15 AM · 40 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Interoperability & HIE Forum
Digital Health Transformation
Information
This session is part of the Interoperability & HIE Preconference Forum and additional registration is required.
The CMS 0057 final rule is reshaping how healthcare organizations handle prior authorizations. This session will equip providers and payers with the knowledge they need to understand regulatory obligations, prepare for compliance deadlines, and optimize their electronic prior authorization workflows for improved efficiency and patient care.
Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Chief Data OfficerCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITPayer
Learning Objective #1
Explain the key provisions of the CMS 0057 final rule and its impact on prior authorization processes in healthcare
Learning Objective #2
Identify specific regulatory obligations that apply to organization type (provider vs. payer) under the new rule
Learning Objective #3
Describe the compliance timeline and critical deadlines for CMS 0057 implementation
Learning Objective #4
Develop an action plan for achieving compliance with the rule's mandates within required timeframes
Learning Objective #5
Design improved prior authorization workflows that leverage electronic processes for enhanced efficiency
Session #
IHF-4