Major U.S. health insurers have announced a commitment to reform the prior authorization process for medical care, aiming to ease delays and improve coverage reviews that have prompted widespread complaints. Firms including Aetna, UnitedHealth, and Cigna are pledging to simplify the care preapproval process, reducing red tape and streamlining coverage evaluations. This initiative comes in response to significant backlash over the complexity and inefficiency of current practices, which have often led to treatment delays. Industry representatives have indicated that improved processes will be pivotal in enhancing patient access to necessary care.