OAKLAND, Calif., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to help members access quality, affordable health care, Blue Shield of California announced today a series of improvements to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NewsNation) — The nation's major health insurers are pledging to streamline the prior authorization process, which has long ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Insurance companies require doctors to get approval before providing some care to patients, a process known as prior authorization ...

In an effort to reduce wasteful spending, the government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions.

Have you ever walked into the pharmacy and been told that your prescription requires a prior authorization? But your healthcare professional prescribed something for you, and you brought in your ...

Prior authorization is a major noncost barrier, affecting 69% of insured adults, with 34% citing it as their biggest challenge. Delays and denials from prior authorizations significantly impact mental ...

AI-driven prior authorizations (PAs) are trusted by many clinicians, promising to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens. Concerns exist about AI increasing denial rates and lacking ...