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CMS Announces Progress on Improving Prior Authorization Process

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · May 5, 2026

A CMS speaker outlined finalized and proposed policies to digitize prior authorization, saying new standards will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and promising faster approvals, $15 billion in savings and six hours regained per clinician per week.

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