US health insurers pledge to reform prior authorization process

TL;DR
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured commitments from major insurers to simplify prior authorization processes, including digital submissions and reduced scope, aiming to improve healthcare efficiency and patient experience, with participation being voluntary and plans to standardize procedures by 2027.
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- Kennedy says health insurers promise to change prior authorization process NBC News
- Trump admin secures pledge from 75% of health insurers in bid to improve patient care Fox News
- RFK Jr and Dr Oz announce insurers’ ‘pledge’ to reform prior authorization The Guardian
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