UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds

By Allison Bell

News June 01, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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UnitedHealthcare says the effort will affect many routine diagnostic services.
Some pediatric hospitals will get extra waivers.
A payer relations executive wishes the company were posting more details.

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