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KFF: Insurers Denied 12%-18% of Prior Authorization Requests in 2025

KFF analysis reveals significant variation in insurer denial rates and transparency gaps for prior authorization requests issued in 2025. KFF found that health insurers denied 12% to 18% of standard prior authorization requests in 2025, with notable variation across different insurers.

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Verified · August 28, 2026