BCBS of Alabama, physicians outline shared commitments with prior authorization

Becker's Healthcare November 5, 2025
Elizabeth Casolo

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama agreed upon changes to prior authorization, according to a Nov. 4 news release.

Over the past year, the insurer and the physician group collaborated on establishing shared goals with the prior authorization process.

Here are the seven commitments the groups outlined:

• BCBS of Alabama will not use AI for denials.
• The insurer will not require repeated prior authorizations for patients needing prescriptions for chronic conditions, while the provider will occasionally need to confirm use and efficacy.
• There will be no surprise denials for...

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