Becker's Healthcare March 19, 2025
Optum Rx, the pharmacy benefit manager under UnitedHealth Group, will remove prior authorization requirements for approximately 80 prescription drugs, aiming to streamline access for patients with chronic conditions.
The policy change is expected to cut reauthorizations by 25%, accounting for over 10% of the company’s pharmacy network, according to a March 19 company news release.
The initiative aligns with UnitedHealth’s broader effort to streamline access....