UnitedHealthcare Champions Industry Effort to Standardize Prior Authorization Requirements

UnitedHealthcare Champions Industry Effort to Standardize Prior Authorization Requirements

-(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2026-

Aetna advances industry‑leading efforts to streamline prior authorization

HARTFORD – Aetna is setting the pace for prior authorization reform, moving faster and further than the industry to simplify access to care for patients and providers. The company announced Friday that it has standardized 88% of its prior authorization volume—surpassing industry commitments—while continuing to require prior authorization for fewer medical services than any other national health plan."Aetna is proud to lead, and most importantly,…