In 2025, after successful engagement from the Trump administration to address concerns from patients and physicians, roughly 60 health insurers pledged to fix prior authorization requirements via efforts through 2027. Ahead of the first major deadline in this work, the AMA surveyed 1,000 physicians to assess whether it is likely to deliver improvements. Findings from the survey show that only one in three physicians (33%) believe the latest insurer pledge will make a meaningful difference.
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The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization
The AMA is challenging insurance companies to eliminate care delays, patient harms and practice hassles. Learn more about AMA efforts on prior authorization.
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