R1 RCM Acquires Humata to Automate Prior Authorization Processing
R1 RCM acquired Humata, an AI-powered prior authorization platform, to automate claims processing and medical preapprovals. The acquisition aims to streamline revenue cycle operations by reducing administrative burden in the prior authorization process. The deal closed in August 2026, with integration timelines not yet disclosed. For Medicaid managed care plans and providers, this signals continued consolidation in the revenue cycle management sector and potential shifts in how AI tools are deployed for authorization workflows.
The acquisition could reshape how Medicaid health plans and providers manage prior authorization workflows, potentially affecting MCO operational costs and provider administrative burden.
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