Blue Shield Actions to Simplify Prior Authorization Process
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Thursday, July 03 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (June 23, 2025) – As part of its mission to help members access quality, affordable health care, Blue Shield of California announced today a series of improvements to the prior authorization process. Alongside other national insurance providers, Blue Shield and other Blue Cross Blue Shield companies announced six commitments that will make the process faster, more seamless and more streamlined.
“Our members deserve safe, evidence-based, high-value care without delays. That’s why we’re committed to these prior authorization reforms to make the process faster, simpler and less burdensome,” said Mike Stuart, interim president and CEO, Blue Shield of California. “Blue Shield of California has been actively advancing in this direction through our Prior Authorization Reimagined initiative, which was introduced last year, and we are proud to be part of a broader movement.”
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“Our members deserve safe, evidence-based, high-value care without delays. That’s why we’re committed to these prior authorization reforms to make the process faster, simpler and less burdensome,” said Mike Stuart, interim president and CEO, Blue Shield of California. “Blue Shield of California has been actively advancing in this direction through our Prior Authorization Reimagined initiative, which was introduced last year, and we are proud to be part of a broader movement.”
To Read More Click Here
For Help Quoting Blue Shield, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Representative.