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Ticked Off Over Preauthorization: Walk-In Patient Avoided Lyme Disease but Not a Surprise Bill

November 18, 2025 · Anna McGraw

November 18, 2025 · KFF Health News

Deadly Denials

Families Scramble To Pay Five-Figure Bills as Clock Ticks on Promised Preauthorization Reforms

Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, which often requires patients or their doctors to seek preapproval from insurers before proceeding with medical care. Patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.

By Lauren Sausser

March 13, 2026

This article was originally published on KFF Health News.