A Manhattan Supreme Court judge rejected a petition to halt NYC's new self-funded health insurance plan for municipal workers. The plan is set to save $1 billion annually and is pending city Comptroller approval.
Research shows administrative delays and insurance utilization management practices disrupt timely cancer treatment and increase patient distress, highlighting the need for systemic reform.
Top U.S. insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, and UnitedHealthCare pledge to streamline prior authorization by 2027, improving patient access and reducing provider burden.
