UnitedHealthcare's 1,700 Prior Auth Cuts Draw Muted Applause

UnitedHealthcare caves to pressure, removes prior authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services

UnitedHealthcare's 1,700 Prior Auth Cuts Draw Muted Applause

(MedPage Today) -- UnitedHealthcare's (UHC) announcement Tuesday that it's removing 1,700 more procedures from its prior authorization list was met with general approval, although some experts questioned how much of a difference it would make...

UnitedHealth Group To Cut Prior Authorizations For 1,700 Services, Including Home Health

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will eliminate prior authorization requirements for about 1,700 service codes, including home healthcare. The changes will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026. The move follows UnitedHealth’s May announcement that it would shrink prior authorization volume by 30% by the end of 2026. “Earlier this year, we shared steps we’re taking […]

Major health insurer to eliminate 30% of prior authorizations to spend ‘more time with patients’

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