UnitedHealthcare will drop prior authorization for 1,700 codes
The move follows years of criticism from patients and providers about the process.
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The move follows years of criticism from patients and providers about the process.
They may operate in only one state or offer a more limited number of plans, which gives them fewer options for restructuring, experts said.
Medicare began covering GLP-1s for obesity on July 1.
High medical costs, a sicker risk pool, and policy changes continue to test insurer finances.
As ACA enrollment falls, CMO Monica Soni worries about the healthcare system.
Prior authorization is a major source of concern.
The program has become a hot topic as government spending on it continues to rise.
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