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Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 419: Overcoming UR Denials in 2026: Authorization Appeal Strategies
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In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela tackle one of the most frustrating challenges facing providers in 2026: utilization review denials and the growing complexity of authorization appeals in workers’ compensation.
Drawing from her 15 years of industry experience, Angela explains why payers are increasing scrutiny on RFAs, how documentation expectations continue rising, and why even clinically appropriate treatment requests are being denied due to incomplete or weak submissions.
The conversation explores:
Why UR denials are becoming more common in 2026…
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