The proposed rule could amplify the meaningful progress made by healthcare technology innovators and provide a more ...

Jaclyn Mayo has multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that damages the nervous system and can mess with coordination and balance. To get steadier on her feet, Mayo had been trying to lose weight: ...

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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 ...

In 2026, the resolution of GLP-1 drug shortages has shifted the focus from supply issues to navigating complex prior authorization requirements. From branded weight-loss and diabetes medications to ...

Major insurers have cut 11% of prior authorizations after committing to roll back the controversial processes last year, according to major trade groups. The reduction equates to 6.5 million fewer ...

Prior authorizations can affect both health system operations and worsen physician burnout. What does existing research show about how prior authorization requirements affect health system operations?

Research indicates that prior authorizations for drugs take physician practices and pharmacies 15 to 64 minutes to complete ...

UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorization requirements for 30% of services by year’s end, aiming to reduce delays for patients and ease administrative burdens for physicians. The change ...