Forbes January 1, 2026
Health insurance companies are expected to hold to their promises in 2026 to “streamline, simplify and reduce” prior authorization, the process of insurers reviewing hospital admissions and medications.
Last summer, the biggest names in health insurance, including Cigna, CVS Health’s Aetna, UnitedHealth Group’s UnitedHealthcare and Humana were among more than 50 health insurers committing to reducing prior authorization along with simplifying business practices in general.
The sweeping commitments were announced by America’s Health Insurance Plans, also known as AHIP, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. These groups and their health plan members, which provide health benefits to more than 250 million Americans, said they “aim to accelerate decision timelines, increase transparency and expand access to affordable, quality care.”
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