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Preparing for Your IV Therapy Appointment Drink water before your appointment being well hydrated makes vein access easier and more comfortable Eat a light meal beforehand to reduce the chance of dizziness or nausea Avoid alcohol and caffeine the morning of your session Wear clothing with easy access to your forearms (short sleeves or a loose long-sleeved shirt you can roll up) Bring a complete list of all current medications and supplements some can interact with IV nutrients (for example, IV vitamin C may affect certain blood thinners) Inform your clinician of any allergies or past reactions to IV infusions Frequently Asked Questions Is IV therapy painful
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Already in effect (January 1, 2026): Standard PA decisions within 7 calendar days (down from 14) Urgent PA decisions within 72 hours Specific denial reasons required on every denial (not just not medically necessary) Applies to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans Coming March 31, 2026: Payers must publicly report PA metrics for calendar year 2025: approval/denial rates, average decision times, and appeals outcomes Providers will be able to compare payer performance for the first time Coming January 1, 2027: FHIR-based Prior Authorization APIs required providers check PA requirements, submit requests, and receive decisions electronically through their EHR Expected to reduce average PA processing time from days to minutes for standard requests Medicare WISeR Model (live in AZ and WA): The Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction pilot launched January 2026 in six states including Arizona and Washington

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