Observed Signal · Aug 18, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Informa TechTarget · Impact: 4/5

R1 to acquire Humata Health for AI-driven prior authorizations

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The acquisition, expected to close later this year, will leverage agentic AI to accelerate the prior authorization process and bring R1 closer to an autonomous revenue cycle platform.

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Primary Reporting: Informa TechTarget•Published: Aug 18, 2026

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