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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay

Physician's Weekly

Compared to those with private dental insurance, increased tooth decay would disproportionately affect publicly insured and uninsured children. Lower, but still substantial harms were seen in sensitivity analyses estimating less efficacy from fluoridation. For a 10-year horizon, estimates increased compared to a five-year horizon.