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Feds Move to Rein In Prior Authorization, a System that Harms, Frustrates Patients

When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest. As a smoker for 40 years, Chestnut was at high risk for lung cancer. A specialist ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Contributor: Prior Authorization in 2026—CMS Is Rebuilding the Operating Model

Prior authorization has become one of the clearest points where administrative complexity directly affects patient care. For ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

In Today’s Prior Authorization System, “Coverage Is Not Access”

The panel said the prior authorization system was intended not just to make sure treatments are necessary but also to ensure that practices get paid; however, it needs a lot of work. Prior ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Federal government works to rein in prior authorization, a system that frustrates medical staff and patients

When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest. As a smoker for 40 years, Chestnut was at high risk for lung cancer. A specialist ...
Opinion

Prior Authorization Reform Is Here — And It Could Change How Millions Get Care

Prior authorization forces doctors to spend 13 hours a week fighting insurers. New federal rules are changing that. Here's what you need to know.
Healio

AMA seeks to expand telehealth, reform payment system and prior authorization

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During his presidential address at the AMA House of Delegates meeting, Gerald E. Harmon, MD, outlined five ...
LAist

Feds Move To Rein In Prior Authorization, A System That Harms and Frustrates Patients

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found ...