UnitedHealth Drops Prior Authorization
UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorization requirements for a wide range of medical conditions starting October 1. The move aims to cut unnecessary paperwork and streamline patient care across multiple insurance plans.
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC will drop prior authorization for a broad range of conditions starting October 1, eliminating approvals for 30% of services. The insurance unit aims to cut paperwork across commercial plans, Medicare Advantage, and Affordable Care Act individual policies. The changes follow mounting complaints from patients and doctors over care delays caused by excessive administrative requirements.
