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Health Insurers Vow To Simplify And Reduce Pre-Approval Process

Last updated: June 23, 2025 4:52 am
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The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation as major health insurance companies commit to improving the prior authorization process. Cigna, CVS Health’s Aetna, UnitedHealth Group’s UnitedHealthcare, and Humana are among more than 50 insurers that have pledged to “streamline, simplify, and reduce” prior authorization, a process where insurers review hospital admissions and medications. This initiative, announced by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, aims to accelerate decision timelines, increase transparency, and expand access to affordable, quality care for over 250 million Americans.

Physicians have long criticized the prior authorization process for causing delays in treatment, jeopardizing patient health, and wasting valuable time for both doctors and patients. The growing concern over prior authorization’s impact on patient access to necessary services has prompted legislative efforts at both the federal and state levels. However, the voluntary commitments made by these health insurers may help alleviate the need for mandated changes through legislation.

The heightened scrutiny of health insurers intensified following the tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which shed light on the industry’s denial of medical care and other controversial practices. In response to these criticisms, insurers have acknowledged the shortcomings in their approval processes and are now taking steps to modernize and improve the system.

The commitments made by the health insurers encompass various areas, including standardizing electronic prior authorization, reducing the scope of claims subject to prior authorization, ensuring continuity of care during insurance transitions, enhancing communication and transparency on determinations, expanding real-time responses, and ensuring medical review of non-approved requests. These changes are expected to be implemented gradually, with the goal of improving the overall patient experience and streamlining the prior authorization process.

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Overall, this initiative represents a significant step forward in addressing the challenges of prior authorization and creating a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. By working together to implement these commitments, health insurers are paving the way for a better healthcare experience for patients and providers alike.

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