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The Connecticut State Medical Society is taking aim at the health insurance industry's practice of prior authorization this legislative session. Prior authorization, also known as "precertification" ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Prior authorizations are standard this time of year as insurance changes. They’re essentially a request from your insurance asking for more information before agreeing to ...