1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act . 2. Study on applying certain technologies to the administration of part C prior authorization requirements under the Medicare program (a) In general Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of Medicare Advantage organizations and providers and suppliers of services (as defined in section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x )) using certain technologies to facilitate the administration of prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans offered by such organizations under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 et seq.). (b) Advisory panel (1) In general In conducting the study described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with an advisory panel convened by the Secretary. (2) Selection The Secretary shall select members of the panel convened under paragraph (1). Such members shall include representatives of— (A) Medicare Advantage organizations; (B) providers and suppliers of services; (C) technology vendors; (D) entities advocating on behalf of individuals entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.) or enrolled under part B of such title of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.)