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Major U.S. health insurers including UnitedHealthcare, CVS, Cigna, and others have agreed to streamline and speed up the prior authorization process to reduce delays and administrative burdens, benefiting over 250 million Americans and aiming for real-time approvals by 2027.
A new survey reveals a burnout crisis among U.S. doctors due to low pay, high workloads, and a labor shortage, threatening the health care system. Around 81% of physicians feel overworked, with many considering early retirement. Administrative burdens and a significant gender pay gap exacerbate the issue. Solutions like increased education funding, loan forgiveness, virtual visits, and AI tools for administrative tasks are suggested to alleviate the crisis.
Cigna Group will eliminate the need for prior authorization for 25% of medical services, responding to pressure from physicians who argue that the requirement is burdensome and increases paperwork. The move aims to reduce the administrative burden on clinicians, with UnitedHealth Group also planning to reduce prior authorization requirements for certain non-urgent surgeries and procedures.
Health insurer Cigna Group has announced that it will eliminate the need for prior authorization or paperwork for 25% of medical services, responding to pressure from physicians who argue that these requirements are burdensome and increase paperwork. Cigna's move follows UnitedHealth Group's earlier plan to reduce prior authorization requirements by 20% for certain non-urgent surgeries and procedures.