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RFK Jr. Claims 80% of Insurance Industry Agreed to Eliminate Prior Authorization

PBS NewsHourJanuary 30, 20261 min101,665 views
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Agreement to Eliminate Prior Authorization

  • 🎯 RFK Jr. announced that 80% of the insurance industry has agreed to eliminate prior authorization for nearly all procedures.
  • πŸ’‘ This change is expected to dramatically alter the American healthcare system experience.

Impact on Patient Experience

  • πŸ₯ Patients will now know, at the point of care before leaving the doctor's office, whether their insurance company will cover a procedure.
  • βœ… This aims to streamline the process and reduce uncertainty for individuals seeking medical treatment.
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