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🚨 Big News: HHS & Insurers Unite to Fix Prior Authorization!

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that nearly 50 major insurers β€” including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and others β€” are voluntarily committing to overhaul prior authorization, making it simpler, faster, and more transparent.

🩺 What’s Changing?
πŸ“Œ Prior Authorization = insurer permission before care
⏳ Known for delays and red tape
πŸ”‘ 6 Insurer Commitments:
πŸ“² Standardize electronic prior auth submissions
βœ‚οΈ Reduce services needing prior auth
πŸ” Honor approvals when patients switch plans
πŸ” Transparency in decisions and appeals
⚑ Faster approvals β€” real-time when possible
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Medical professionals to review all denials

πŸ“… What’s Next?

By Jan 1, 2026: Fewer procedures will require prior auth
By Jan 1, 2027: Full implementation of electronic standards
Approvals valid 90 days when switching insurers mid-treatment
CMS to release full list of insurers this summer (covering ~75% of U.S. patients)

πŸ‘€ Why It Matters:
Cuts down delays for patients
Reduces admin burden for doctors
Increases fairness & clarity in insurance decisions
Not a federal mandate β€” yet β€” but signals major industry reform

πŸ“ž Questions or need help navigating prior auth changes?
Call us at (520) 721-4848