When reached for comment, Humana pointed to CEO Jim Rechtin’s comments in the press release: “Today’s healthcare system is too complex, frustrating, and difficult to navigate, and we must do better,” Rechtin said. “We are committed to reducing prior authorization requirements and making this process faster and more seamless to better support patients, caregivers, physicians, and healthcare organizations.”
The headline and text of this story have been updated to emphasize the comments by Humana CEO Jim Rechtin on the preapproval changes.
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