Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Health insurer prior authorization has increased considerably in ...

Does Medicare require prior authorization? Medicare Advantage plans often require prior authorization. But these coverage reviews are rare for original Medicare. That distinction changes in 2026. Many ...

Prior authorization has long been a sticking point between payers and providers, with payers arguing that it’s necessary to control costs and ensure that care is medically necessary and providers ...

Prior authorization is a common utilization-management tool among Medicare Advantage plans. However, service-, area-, and carrier-level patterns suggest variation in how plans use prior authorization.

Many physicians believe prior authorization gets in the way of sound patient care. New reforms from the insurance industry aim to address these challenges. Will they make a difference? You learn a lot ...

Jaclyn Mayo has multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that damages the nervous system and can mess with coordination and balance. To get steadier on her feet, Mayo had been trying to lose weight: ...