Daily Journal, “California’s Prior Authorization Remodel Begins,” by Henry Norwood, Esq., 7-10-2026

Kaufman Dolowich’s Henry Norwood, San Francisco Of Counsel, wrote a Daily Journal article discussing California’s new prior authorization law and its potential impact on health insurers, providers, patients, and future health care litigation.

He examines the law’s phased implementation, the expanded authority granted to the California Department of Health Care Services to eliminate prior authorization requirements for certain services, and the potential shift in coverage disputes as insurers adapt to the new regulatory framework.

Subscribers can read the full article here: California’s prior authorization remodel begins