Humana To Drop Some Outpatient Prior Authorization Requirements

Humana, Inc. announced accelerated efforts to approve care requests as quickly as possible and to 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, the company stated.

The company's plans include:

By January 1, 2026, Humana will;eliminate approximately one-third of prior authorizations for outpatient services. Humana will remove . . .