UnitedHealthcare to Eliminate Prior Authorization for Nearly One-Third of Procedures

UnitedHealthcare to Eliminate Prior Authorization for Nearly One-Third of Procedures

A Shift in Administrative Policy UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, announced this week that it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for approximately 30% of medical services. The policy change, which takes effect later this year, applies to a broad spectrum of outpatient surgeries and diagnostic procedures, aiming to streamline the clinical decision-making process for…

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Visa Crackdown Leaves Rural Healthcare Systems Facing Physician Shortages

Visa Crackdown Leaves Rural Healthcare Systems Facing Physician Shortages

New regulatory shifts in U.S. immigration policy are creating an unexpected crisis in rural healthcare, as hundreds of international medical graduates (IMGs) face sudden visa denials or processing delays. Physicians who rely on the Conrad 30 Waiver program to practice in underserved areas are now struggling to secure legal status, threatening the stability of medical…

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