Aetna standardizes 88% of prior authorization volume, speeds approvals

CVS Health Corporation

CVS Health Corporation

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  • Aetna, CVS Health unit, reported it has standardized 88% of its prior authorization volume, exceeding industry commitments.
  • Prior authorization turnaround accelerated, with more than 95% of eligible requests completed within 24 hours.
  • Automation expanded, with 83% of requests processed in real time.
  • Digital tools cut provider call volume by more than 1 million.
  • Bundled prior authorization launched to combine medical and pharmacy decisions into single, condition-specific reviews, including a musculoskeletal program.


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