Doctors who do not provide the advance notification will be disqualified from United’s “gold card” program, a status that allows doctors to bypass all prior authorizations. “It was ...

UnitedHealth Group and Cigna are revamping their prior authorization processes as new federal regulations aiming to ease the burden on providers and patients loom. UnitedHealthcare will eliminate ...

UnitedHealth Group is taking another step to refine its prior authorization requirements as it continues to face public frustration. The healthcare giant’s insurance business, UnitedHealthcare ...

Prior authorization has been a continual source of frustration for providers, and Wednesday UnitedHealthcare, the country's largest insurer, said it will offer some relief. The payer giant will ...

While there's a lot of buzz around prior authorization, it applies to fewer than 2% of claims. Prior authorization ensures care is both safe and aligned with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines.

UnitedHealthcare has notified providers that it will eliminate prior authorizations for home health services managed by Optum Home & Community (formerly NaviHealth). The change, which applies to ...

UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of approximately 45 million people worldwide, has announced changes to its prior authorization rules for gastroenterology care that will take effect June 1. Beginning in ...