Becker's Healthcare July 2, 2025
Andrew Cass

Health insurers covering more than 250 million Americans recently unveiled a sweeping plan to streamline and reduce prior authorization requirements — a pledge met with cautious optimism by revenue cycle leaders, who are waiting to see whether the promises will bring real-world change.

Five health system revenue cycle executives shared their thoughts with Becker’s on the payers’ pledge:

Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for length and clarity.

Chad Bills. Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Community Health Network (Indianapolis): I remain cautiously optimistic about this development. The introduction of electronic submission standards is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. It holds the promise of reducing both costs and delays in patient care, which is a significant win for...

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