The new prior authorization rules going into effect Sept. 1

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin its two-phased approach to eliminating prior authorization requirements. The goal of the new rule is to eliminate prior authorizations planwide by 20 percent. On Sept. 1, codes will be eliminated for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare commercial, UnitedHealthcare Oxford and UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans. Prior authorization is often cited as […]