Starting June 1, UnitedHealthcare is implementing new prior authorization requirements for several GI endoscopy procedures, according to a March 21 post on the AGA’s website.
The AGA argues the “burdensome” new requirements will cause care delays for high-risk patients, deter patients from undergoing medically recommended procedures, exacerbate existing sociodemographic disparities in care and outcomes, and add unnecessary paperwork burden to physicians.
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