Representatives Mark Green, MD, (R, Tenn.) and Kim Schrier, MD, (D-Wash.) reintroduced H.R. 2433, the Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. The bill calls for additional ...

Stephen Hemsley ran UnitedHealth Group for more than a decade. It's a different company after four years with Andrew Witty in ...

Technology hurdles, particularly lack of standardization and interoperability, often hinder the prior authorization process. Robust communication strategies can address those problems.

Express Scripts, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, CVS Caremark and Optum Rx are among the payers that have added Yesintek to their ...

Prior authorization is a process that involves contacting a person’s Medicare provider to request coverage for a medical service, drug, or piece of equipment. If a person has Original Medicare ...

This touchless prior authorization initiative is powered by ... healthcare investors including Blue Venture Fund, LRVHealth, Optum Ventures, .406 Ventures, and Highmark Ventures.

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Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, has been named CEO of Optum, the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, effective May 6. Here are five things to ...

CMS is considering proposals that would cut the number of procedures that are subject to prior authorization, Bloomberg reported April 29. Five things to know: 1. People familiar with the discussions ...

India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats Gyalson also announced that the Galwan Valley, one of Ladakh’s key ...

Mid-Hudson officials, residents ‘Speak Out’ on Optum problems, Medicaid cuts Optum community inquiry shows ‘shocking’ results, Ryan says After Ryan’s call for probe, Optum says it has ...

(Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday insider Patrick Conway will take on the top job at Optum, its health services segment, replacing Heather Cianfrocco, who will take on a new role within ...