UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services
Summary
UnitedHealthcare announced it will reduce the need for prior authorization for most pediatric medical services. By the end of the year, children under 18 will no longer need approval for about two-thirds of these services.Key Facts
- UnitedHealthcare is a major health insurance company.
- The company will cut down on prior authorization requirements for pediatric care.
- Prior authorization means getting approval from the insurer before a medical service.
- UnitedHealthcare plans to remove two-thirds of these requirements for patients under 18.
- The change aims to make it easier and faster for children to get medical care.
- This update is expected to be in place by the end of the year.
- Physicians have said prior authorization delays care, so this change responds to that concern.
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