Robert F. Kennedy, 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services shared a post by CBS News on X, adding:
“Promises made. Promises kept.
Last June, HHS convened the nation’s largest health insurers-plans that together cover 280 million Americans-and secured a clear commitment: reduce prior authorization, the single greatest source of delay and frustration for patients and their doctors. Skeptics said it would be another empty pledge. They were wrong.
Today, I can report real results. Participating plans have reduced prior authorization use by 11% compared to last year-6.5 million fewer procedures delayed by red tape. And just yesterday, UnitedHealth Group, the largest insurer in the country, took a major step forward by eliminating prior authorization requirements for 30% of medical procedures.
We are holding the system accountable and delivering change. I commend UnitedHealth Group, AHIP, and every participating plan for the progress they’ve made.
And we will keep pushing-especially to accelerate the adoption of electronic prior authorization, a key commitment from the June 2025 pledge-so patients get timely care and doctors can focus on medicine, not paperwork.”
Quoting CBS News’s post:
“UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here’s what to know.”
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