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UnitedHealthcare to nix nearly two thirds of pediatric prior auths
UnitedHealthcare is set to eliminate close to two-thirds of pediatric prior authorization requirements by the end of the year. | UnitedHealthcare is set to eliminate close to two-thirds of pediatric prior authorization requirements by the end of the year.
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UnitedHealthcare will eliminate ~65% of pediatric prior authorizations by year-end, covering diagnostics, routine surgeries, and key specialties including cardiology and neurology across commercial and Medicaid plans. For health-IT teams, this accelerates pressure to update prior auth automation and care management workflows.
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