Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care

UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Permanente, and other major U.S. insurers are working to streamline the “prior authorization” process to improve patient care access, committing to online standardization and quicker responses starting in 2026-2027. This initiative, supported by numerous insurers, aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, potentially benefiting over 250 million Americans.

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