Prior authorization: physical therapy.

CA AB574 aimed to change the rules for getting approval for physical therapy services under health care plans. It proposed that insurance companies would have to provide coverage for physical therapy without requiring prior authorization, making it easier for patients to access these services. The bill was sponsored by Mark Gonzalez and ultimately was vetoed.

Supporters of CA AB574 would argue that the bill was a necessary step towards improving patient access to essential health care services like physical therapy. They would highlight how removing prior authorization requirements could reduce delays in treatment and improve health outcomes for patients in need of therapy.

Critics of CA AB574 might contend that the bill could lead to increased health care costs and unnecessary treatments, as insurance companies would have less control over physical therapy approvals. They may argue that prior authorization helps ensure that patients receive appropriate care and that the bill could undermine the quality of health care services.