Major health insurers have pledged to improve the prior authorization process, which has long frustrated Americans.

Leading brain surgeons push back against UnitedHealthcare’s denials, revealing how insurer power causes delays and impacts ...

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He ...

Conway is currently the chief executive officer of Optum Rx, the company's pharmacy benefit management unit. Conway joined Optum in February 2020 and has held senior leadership roles at Optum Rx ...

UnitedHealth had a rough 2024, as it dealt with an aftermath of a cyberattack at its tech unit, elevated medical costs and public backlash after the murder of its insurance unit head, Brian ...

The health insurance giant lowered its 2025 earnings forecast, now projecting net earnings of $24.65 to $25.15 per share and adjusted earnings of $26.00 to $26.50 per share.This marks a downgrade ...

In 2023, the company eliminated 20% of prior authorization requirements and in 2024, introduced a gold card program, which allows certain providers to skip prior authorization for specific services.

The Japanese government will no longer issue health insurance cards from Monday, instead integrating them with My Number cards. The health ministry said people with current health insurance cards that ...