Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.

America's Health Insurance Plans said on Monday that U.S. health insurers will take additional measures to simplify their requirements for prior approval on medicines and medical services. Health insurers will work to develop standardized data and submission requirements for electronic prior authorization by January 1,

Major insurers say they’ll ease up on the prior-authorization practice that can delay necessary care for patients.