UnitedHealthcare identifies procedures no longer subject to prior authorization
UnitedHealthcare Aug. 1 published a list of procedures no longer subject to prior authorization effective either Sept. 1 or Nov. 1, 2023. The insurer previously announced its intention to reduce its volume of prior authorizations by 20%. While reductions in prior authorization requirements will occur across all UHC lines of business, the specific reductions will vary by plan type as detailed here.
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