Insurers step up prior authorization reforms 

"Major Health Insurers Vow to Simplify Prior Authorizations, Ease Burdens on Providers. In a significant move aimed at reducing the administrative headaches that have long plagued the healthcare system, nearly 50 major health insurance companies have announced plans to accelerate reforms on prior authorization requirements. The changes, which were signed off on Friday, aim to streamline the often-cumbersome process of obtaining approval for patients to receive necessary medical treatments and services. By simplifying this process, healthcare providers hope to save valuable time and resources, ultimately allowing them to focus on delivering quality care to patients."

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Insurers step up prior authorization reforms Major health insurance companies on Friday said they were accelerating efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and reduce administrative burdens for providers. © Getty Images The commitment was signed by about 50 companies,...