Rep. Melanie Stinnett Joins MHA’s PolicyHuddle Podcast To Explore Her Prior Authorization Reform Legislation
Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield), sponsor of prior authorization reform legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives, is our guest on the January 2026 edition of PolicyHuddle. During the discussion, Stinnett talks about her experiences as a provider and her work in educating her legislative colleagues about the challenges presented by the system. Stinnett has filed legislation throughout the past four sessions to adopt reforms, including “gold carding” for providers with high rates of prior authorization approval. Stinnett is joined in the episode by MHA Vice President of State Legislation Jamey Murphy.
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