Although companies should always report accurate information in their financial statements, this does not always happen, and sometimes the error is not caught until ...

Prior authorizations create substantial administrative and financial burdens on physicians and patients and can disrupt the continuity of care. This commentary discusses the current prior ...

A year ago, the fatal shooting of a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk unleashed many Americans’ pent-up frustration with insurers’ delays and denials of care. UnitedHealthcare CEO ...

Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily. By Paula Span Slowly but steadily, Marlene Nathanson was recovering. She ...

While there's a lot of buzz around prior authorization, it applies to fewer than 2% of claims. Prior authorization ensures care is both safe and aligned with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines.

Editor’s Note: This story was published last year, before the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, which is drawing renewed attention to how the insurance industry denies care to patients.

Insurance companies often make doctors ask their permission before treating patients. This template can help medical professionals explain how it works. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber will update this ...