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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UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization Requirements by 30 Percent

UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization Requirements by 30 Percent

Reducing Administrative Barriers UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, announced on May 5 that it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for approximately 30 percent of medical services currently subject to the process. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the company aims to streamline the patient experience and alleviate administrative bottlenecks that have long frustrated healthcare providers…

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