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Scrutiny over hospital imaging prices continues: How you should respond to UHC's new policy


UnitedHealthcare (UHC)*, the ­­­­­largest commercial insurance company in the United States, announced a new site-of-care policy for MR and CT procedures conducted in hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). Effective January 1, 2019, the payer will conduct site-of-care reviews for these exams during the prior authorization process. UHC explained this policy furthers their commitment to the Triple Aim of reducing health care prices, improving services, and generating quality outcomes.


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