Sarah Boden

Sarah Boden, a health care reporter who covers insurance and patient navigation, explains why insurers require prior authorization and how rules vary. She breaks down what triggers approvals, how renewals and expirations sneak up on patients, and practical steps to check or appeal decisions. Short, clear guidance on navigating the paperwork and getting care faster.

Sarah Boden, a health care reporter who covers insurance and patient navigation, explains why insurers require prior authorizations and how opaque rules cause delays. She highlights surprising examples like generics needing approval. She outlines how to check rules, avoid lapsed authorizations, and speed up or appeal decisions when care is at risk.