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Epic Systems modernizes insurer prior authorization with new API

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Epic Systems is enhancing its electronic health record software to streamline the prior authorization process for medical procedures and medications. The company is collaborating with health insurers like UnitedHealth Group and Aetna, utilizing a new industry-standard API called Coverage Requirements Discovery (CRD) to enable real-time checks. This initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians and patients, addressing widespread industry scrutiny over prior authorization denials. AI

IMPACT Streamlines administrative tasks in healthcare, potentially reducing clinician burnout and improving patient access to care.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a product update and integration by a major healthcare software provider, rather than a novel research finding or a frontier model release.

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Epic Systems modernizes insurer prior authorization with new API

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor ·

    Electronic Record Giant Epic Touts Real-Time Insurer Reviews Amid Industry Scrutiny

    Electronic health record giant Epic Systems is working with medical care providers and two of the nation's largest health insurers to speed prior authorization reviews.

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