UnitedHealth to Slash Pre-Authorization Hurdle with AI-Driven Approvals
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UnitedHealth said it will stop requiring approvals for a range of tests, surgeries and therapies, using AI to automate or eliminate prior authorizations for items like echocardiograms and certain outpatient services. The move aims to cut required authorizations by nearly a third this year and speed access to care, noting that prior authorizations currently apply to about 2% of services and most approvals occur within 24 hours. The policy shift signals how AI could reshape the financial side of healthcare across Medicare, Medicaid and employer plans.
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