Modern Healthcare (3/3, Berryman , Subscription Publication) reports UnitedHealthcare“plans to cut nearly 10% of prior authorizations this year, the company said in a notice Saturday.” Under the “initiative, the insurer said it will remove pre-approval requirements for home health services managed by its home and community division.” These changes, effective April 1, “will apply to Medicare Advantage and dual special needs plans in 36 states and Washington, D.C.” The decision follows a broader industry trend, with other insurers like Cigna and some Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies also reducing prior authorization requirements.
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