MedPage Today September 5, 2024
— Prior authorization has remained a significant source of administrative burden, physicians say
Physicians frequently cite prior authorization requirements as a significant source of administrative burden. Now, UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest U.S. insurance companies, says it will launch a national “Gold Card” program in an effort to improve the process.
The program — set to launch October 1 — is part of the company’s efforts to “modernize the prior authorization process and simplify the healthcare experience for consumers and providers,” a spokesperson for UnitedHealthcare said in an email.
“Provider groups don’t need to apply to be part of the UnitedHealthcare Gold Card program,” the spokesperson added. “Qualification is awarded if eligibility criteria are met.”
Specifically, provider groups must be...
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