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UnitedHealthcare to drop prior authorization requirements for range of conditions from Oct. 1
Source: reuters.com
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UnitedHealth’s insurance unit will end prior approval for a broad range of conditions starting October 1, targeting elimination for 30% of healthcare services by end-2024. The move suggests easing administrative friction for providers and patients. Overall impact appears modest, but it may support utilization and customer experience metrics.
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