Prior Authorization

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Payers

OIG: Frequent MA prior auth denials for LTCH, inpatient rehab

A report dings the three largest MA insurers for frequent prior authorization denials for long-term care hospital and inpatient rehabilitation stays.
Paige Minemyer Jun 11, 2026 1:45pm
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House Appropriations Committee takes aim at CMS' WISeR pilot

Jun 9, 2026 6:00pm
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21% of adults experienced a coverage denial in the past year

Jun 4, 2026 12:01am
Prior authorization paperwork next to a calculator and pair of glasses

UnitedHealth to nix nearly two thirds of pediatric prior auths

May 29, 2026 11:00am
doctor on a laptop augmented by AI

Lawmakers introduce measure to roll back CMS’ AI prior auth model

May 20, 2026 4:00pm
Tablet computer and blue stethoscope are on the glass table while doctor woman is using laptop computer on the glass table

Docs still skeptical of insurers' pledge to ease prior auth: AMA

May 15, 2026 1:18pm