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Epic Systems adds real-time prior authorization checks at four health systems

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Epic’s new API lets clinicians instantly see insurer authorization requirements, launching ahead of a 2027 federal interoperability deadline.

Epic Systems has announced the launch of a real‑time prior authorization (PA) check feature at four health systems, giving clinicians immediate visibility into insurer requirements during ordering and scheduling.

The Verona, Wisconsin-based electronic health records company announced a collaboration with UnitedHealthcare, Network Health, and Aetna to deploy a real-time

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