Prior authorizations have long been hated by many, but insurers call them an essential tool they use to control spending.

Massachusetts regulators would eliminate many prior authorization rules, speed urgent approvals and form a working group to ...

Health plan executives expect AI to automate prior authorizations, improving turnaround times amid CMS regulatory changes, ...

Under new state regulations, doctors will no longer need to seek pre-approval from a patient’s health insurer before ...

As Massachusetts residents struggle with increasing health care costs, Gov. Maura Healey is trying to take a cleaver — not a ...

The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR, is being tested in six states, including Oklahoma, starting ...

Health insurance companies are expected to hold to their promises in 2026 to “streamline, simplify and reduce” prior ...

In a recent survey, 84% of providers reported the number of medical services that require prior authorization has increased. And 62% of providers reported that they do not have the technology to ...

UnitedHealth Group and Cigna are revamping their prior authorization processes as new federal regulations aiming to ease the burden on providers and patients loom. UnitedHealthcare will eliminate ...

Governor Healey initiates reforms to streamline Massachusetts' health care system, focusing on affordability and ...

Christopher Marks noticed an immediate improvement when his doctor prescribed him the Type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro last year. The 40-year-old truck driver from Kansas City, Missouri, said his ...

January 8, 2026 - As of Jan. 1, 2026, a host of new health care laws have taken effect including some sponsored and supported ...