Gov. Maura Healey unveils insurance reforms to speed access to health care

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

Michigan Blues plan sets out to relax 20% of prior authorization requirements

Prior authorization will become less of a hassle for physicians in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s network, BCBSM officials hope, as they roll out an effort to relax about 20% of prior ...
JD Supra

Understanding the requirements for waiving or altering HIPAA authorization for research

The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets forth provisions related to the waiver or alteration of authorization in relation to clinical research studies for circumstances in which ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Cigna, BCBS plan, Washington state removing prior authorization requirements

Commercial insurers and state governments are implementing new guidelines that will change prior authorization requirements for patients being transferred to long-term care hospitals or rehabilitation ...
Seeking Alpha

Humana Accelerates Efforts to Eliminate Prior Authorization Requirements to Ensure a Faster, More Seamless Process

New effort will expedite approvals, promote access to care, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance the patient experience LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Humana Inc. (HUM), a leading health and ...