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UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services

UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services


Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an unnecessary barrier to timely and necessary medical care. UnitedHealthcare said it is removing two-thirds of authorization requirements for members under age 18 by the end of the year. The company said it…

Source: thehill.com –

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