Insurers Say Preauthorization for All Compounds Would Reduce Friction

Proposed amendments that would require all compounded medications to undergo preauthorization would reduce the number of disputes over medical necessity, the Insurance Council of Texas said Friday. The Division of Workers’ Compensation’s informal draft rule to require preauthorization for all compounded medications was the result of concerns from Texas lawmakers, the agency said. The House Business & Industry Committee asked the division to develop a new rule regulating compounds after the session ended before legislation could be enacted, committee Chairman and state Rep. Re...