An insurance company often requires this type of preapproval for certain services, procedures, prescription medications, and medical supplies. Your healthcare team can often help you navigate this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Health insurer prior authorization has increased considerably in ...

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced a prior authorization program pilot for original Medicare. The six-year voluntary Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model (WISeR ...

It’s another busy day in my spine surgery clinic when my phone rings. Patients are waiting, but I’d be unwise to put off the caller: a physician calling from a health insurance company. This ...

Many states are enacting restrictions on insurers’ prior authorization policies, but these laws may increase costs and lead to other undesirable consequences. Many states have adopted or are ...

Legislation aimed at reducing delays when Medicare Advantage plans require preapproval for care could hit the House floor ...

Traditional Medicare plan holders have typically not had to wait for prior authorization before receiving medical treatment. Until now. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently ...