Health Care Reform

The offer may show employers how hard drug manufacturers will compete based on price, in at least some situations.

Requiring pharmacy benefit managers to pass through updates cut premium changes by an average of 52%.

More than 8 in 10 employers intend to offer employees and their dependents access to lower- or no-cost mental health support through their tele-mental health provider this year, the letter said.

“These changes are part of ongoing efforts to reduce total UnitedHealthcare prior authorization volume," the company said.

Automated, technology-driven solutions offer a clear path to eliminate costly billing discrepancies, streamline administrative processes, and provide deeper financial insights, ultimately safeguarding against overspending and driving long-term savings.

Activity in a market like Pittsburgh might be 25 times stronger than in some other places, cash-for-coverage program insiders say.