Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts.

The current version of Senate Bill 480 prohibits private insurance companies from requiring prior authorization for the first ...

Legislation focused on prior authorization reforms is headed to the governor after Senate lawmakers approved changes to the ...

Will artificial intelligence finally streamline the cumbersome prior authorization process — or just add a new layer of ...

The ETA is not technically a visa—the ETA system will grant travelers digital authorization to enter the country. However, you will still need to apply for an ETA prior to arrival. If you haven ...

For patient advocates and health economists, cases like Ekirch’s illustrate why prior authorization has become such a chronic pain point for patients and doctors. For 50 years, insurers have ...

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a bill Thursday seeking to reform prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans requiring only ...

The North Carolina Senate passed a comprehensive bill Thursday aimed at increasing transparency in health care billing, lowering costs, and speeding up the process of prior authorization for ...

Several states are considering regulating how insurers can use AI in prior authorization. In January, a California law took effect that prohibits payers from making coverage decisions based solely on ...

Our state’s patient advocates and health care providers are committed to ensuring all North Dakotans have access to high-quality, medically necessary health care when they need it most.

If you or someone you know has experienced the frustration of a delayed medical procedure or a denied prescription due to prior authorization, you’re not alone. That’s why Indiana lawmakers ...

There isn’t a specific form your healthcare professional needs to fill out to request prior authorization. They can submit their request directly to Medicare by fax or mail, through the ...