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UnitedHealthcare removes prior authorization requirements for approximately 30% of healthcare services

UnitedHealthcare announced it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for roughly 30% of healthcare services, effective later in 2024. The move aims to streamline patient access to tests, surgeries, and procedures by reducing administrative barriers. Prior authorization has been a widespread point of friction in healthcare delivery, requiring insurers to approve treatments before they are provided.

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