UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services

May 30, 2026 - 00:01
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UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services
Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an unnecessary barrier to timely and necessary medical care.  UnitedHealthcare said it is removing two-thirds of authorization requirements for members under age 18 by the end of the year.   The company said it…