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We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.

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Briefings

ProPublica is investigating whether health insurers continue to use prior authorization to delay or deny critical medical care, despite industry pledges to reduce its use. Data from last year indicates the industry still relies heavily on this approval process, which has led to significant delays in patient care. The investigation seeks stories from patients and providers to understand the real-life impact of these denials, though it explicitly excludes employer-sponsored insurance plans.

Key points

• Industry pledges to reduce prior authorization were followed by ProPublica's finding that the process still delays or denies critical medical care, causing significant delays in patient care.
• The investigation specifically targets patients and providers, explicitly excluding responses from people with insurance through their employer.

Context and limitations

Data is limited to last year's industry statistics, and the investigation explicitly excludes employer-sponsored insurance plans, limiting the scope of potential respondents.

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