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Insurers Streamline Preapproval After CEO's Tragic Shooting

6/25/2025

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In the wake of the tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leading insurers like Cigna and Aetna are taking action. They plan to simplify preapproval processes, cutting back on unnecessary authorizations and enhancing communication. Yet, prior authorization will still exist, raising ongoing worries about its effects on patient care. More updates on these reforms are expected by January.

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Story summary

In the wake of the tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leading insurers like Cigna and Aetna are taking action. They plan to simplify preapproval processes, cutting back on unnecessary authorizations and enhancing communication. Yet, prior authorization will still exist, raising ongoing worries about its effects on patient care. More updates on these reforms are expected by January.