Humana said on Tuesday it would eliminate about one-third of prior authorizations for outpatient services by next year, the latest insurer to address the tedious paperwork process that has been a pain ...

Inappropriate denials for prior authorization and coverage of medically necessary services are a pervasive problem among ...

But health policy analysts say prior authorization — a system that forces some people to delay care or abandon treatment — may continue to pose serious health consequences for affected patients.

The health insurance industry announces a new, voluntary plan to overhaul prior authorization, but the lack of specifics and accountability draws skepticism from clinician and patient advocates.

Health insurance companies have made similar promises to revamp prior authorization in the past—in both 2018 and 2023, some insurers pledged to improve the process.

Health insurance companies across the country have agreed to streamline and simplify the prior authorization process for patients seeking certain medical treatment, according to a nationwide ...

The broader health insurance industry has announced a series of commitments to streamline, simplify and reduce prior authorization requirements across commercial, Medicare Advantage and managed ...

The voluntary changes focus on prior authorization, which means insurers require approval before covering medical care, a prescription or services like an imaging exam. Insurers say they do this to… ...

Prior authorization means insurers require approval before they’ll cover medical care, a prescription or a service like an imaging exam.

Health insurers pledge to simplify prior authorization for faster access to care. Read more here.

Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.