A group of major U.S. health insurers on June 20 announced a slate of voluntary reforms aimed at streamlining the prior-authorization process. The move could eventually reduce administrative headaches for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), which have had to navigate an increasing volume of payer red tape in recent years. The initiative, led by AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, includes commitments from Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna and dozens of other health plans. The … [Read more...]