UnitedHealthcare to eliminate 30% of prior authorization requirements
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UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization Requirements by 30%
May 5, 2026 6:00 AM EDTContinues to build on recently announced initiatives to reduce requirements for rural care providers and to standardize submission requirements among insurers
UnitedHealthcare is eliminating authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services that previously required insurer approval.
This initiative builds on a series of recent, industry-leading commitments the company has made to make healthcare simpler and more affordable, while raising the bar for transparency and accountability across the marketplace.
Prior authorization is an essential safeguard but should only be used when it truly protects patients and improves care, said Tim Noel, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.... More
