June 1, 2023
UHC Prior Authorization Changes
Dr. Bruce Hennessy, a gastroenterologist with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, discusses UnitedHealthcare’s decision to require new prior authorization for 61 procedures, including colonoscopies. The Medicaid work requirement...
Dr. Bruce Hennessy, a gastroenterologist with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, discusses UnitedHealthcare’s decision to require new prior authorization for 61 procedures, including colonoscopies. In response to provider and patient concerns, UHC has amended its prior authorization requirements.
The Medicaid work requirement has been stripped from the debt ceiling negotiations bill; Valerie Jensen, Associate Director for Drug Shortages in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA, outlines the challenges and potential solutions to the ongoing drug shortages; and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released some new stock photos that include people with physical disabilities.
UnitedHealth backs off contentious prior authorization plan
Bruce Hennessy, MD
Gastroenterologist
Practicing gastroenterologist in Columbus, Ohio. Chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Health and Public Policy Committee.
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