Major payers UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna report an 11% aggregate reduction in prior authorization requirements, attributing it to ongoing industry standardization efforts. The claims follow a 2025 commitment to align requirements for certain high-volume services. This data suggests a gradual, payer-driven shift away from prior auth for some routine services. However, the reduction is not uniform across specialties or plans. Monitor your denial and auth reports for these payers to identify any corresponding decrease in administrative burden or changes in the types of services requiring review.