The voluntary changes focus on prior authorization, which means insurers require approval before covering medical care, a prescription or services like an imaging exam. Insurers say they do this

RFK Jr. said health insurance providers have committed to making the prior authorization process easier. The practice often delays or denies care to patients.

U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with major health insurers on Monday, extracting pledges that they will take additional measures to simplify their requirements for prior approval on medicines and medical services.