Humana Moves To Cut Prior Authorization Delays, Streamline Care Approvals

Humana Inc. NYSE: HUM) on Tuesday announced accelerated efforts to approve care requests as quickly as possible and reduce the administrative burden for physicians associated with prior authorization.

These actions will reduce the number of prior authorization requirements and make the process faster and more seamless, while preserving the system of checks and balances that protects patient safety by ensuring the most high-cost, high-risk treatments are reviewed and approved before care is delivered.

“Today’s healthcare system is too complex, frustrating, and difficult to navigate, and we must do better,” said Jim Rechtin, President and CEO of Humana.

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