UnitedHealthcare cuts prior authorization from 1,700 codes
The list tells providers what treatments will no longer need preapproval this October, part of UnitedHealthcare’s pledge to cull 30% of its much-maligned utilization management controls. The codes span a broad range of services.
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UnitedHealthcare — financial / operating pressure. Via Healthcare Dive.
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[DRAFT — verify before any external use] Healthcare Dive reports on financial / operating pressure involving UnitedHealthcare: The list tells providers what treatments will no longer need preapproval this October, part of UnitedHealthcare’s pledge to cull 30% of its much-maligned utilization management controls. The codes span a broad range of s…
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