The planned cuts come as payers face ongoing pressure to reduce prior authorization use. For example, a recent initiative led ...

Latest prior authorization reform shows insurer commitments and CMS rules improving processes for 257 million Americans in 2026.

By the time a patient of Kasra Ahmadinia, MD, finally received approval for spine surgery, nearly six months had passed. First came physical therapy. Then injections. Then additional waiting periods ...

UnitedHealth said Tuesday it is planning to slash required authorizations by nearly a third later this year – making it ...

WASHINGTON -- Physician groups are hoping Medicare will change its mind about implementing new prior authorization requirements for two outpatient spinal procedures beginning July 1. In a final ...