Becker's Healthcare January 15, 2026
Ninety-three percent of health plan executives anticipate AI will contribute value by automating prior authorizations, according to an analysis of Deloitte survey results released Jan. 15.
The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions surveyed more than 100 C-suite leaders across healthcare, including health insurance executives, during August and September. Deloitte Consulting Senior Manager Mike Selvage and Managing Director Albert Yu broke down specific findings on prior authorization.
CMS lowered the standard turnaround time for prior authorization decisions to seven days effective Jan. 1, affecting Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and ACA plans. The consultants argued that AI can alleviate this burden.
Here are five takeaways from the analysis:
1. Provider use of AI through EHRs can translate to more robust...
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