UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position as UnitedHealth's CEO for personal reasons, insurer says in surprise announcement.
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHeath Group's Optum division has left providers struggling to get paid for care.
A bill aimed at helping home cooks turn their kitchens into businesses is moving forward at the Colorado Capitol, but concerns about food safety and privacy are fueling debate.
The literacy class at Aurora Frontier Elementary School took a book they read for an assignment and turned it into inspiration to make change.
Rain in the Denver metro area changed over to heavy snow early in the evening.
The Aurora Police Department arrested a man early Monday morning after they say he carjacked and kidnapped a blind woman.
A Parker man has been sentenced to decades behind bars for raping multiple women. Prosecutors say David Kats used drugs, deception and manipulation to prey on women for nearly a decade.
Overnight snow is expected to impact road conditions across Colorado Wednesday morning.
Schools in Denver, Aurora and in Northern Colorado, among other places, have opted to close on Wednesday.
A bill aimed at helping home cooks turn their kitchens into businesses is moving forward at the Colorado Capitol, but concerns about food safety and privacy are fueling debate.
The literacy class at Aurora Frontier Elementary School took a book they read for an assignment and turned it into inspiration to make change.
The Aurora Police Department arrested a man early Monday morning after they say he carjacked and kidnapped a blind woman.
The snow accumulation in Estes Park so far is impressive, and it's important for people to shake the branches of their trees so they don't snap.
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Some people say changes need to be made to the proposal that would address safety and privacy concerns.
The literacy class at Aurora Frontier Elementary School took a book they read for an assignment and turned it into inspiration to make change.
The grace period is almost over for drivers who cross the lines in the I-25 Express Lanes in Northern Colorado.
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
A bill aimed at helping home cooks turn their kitchens into businesses is moving forward at the Colorado Capitol, but concerns about food safety and privacy are fueling debate.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
A bill aimed at helping home cooks turn their kitchens into businesses is moving forward at the Colorado Capitol, but concerns about food safety and privacy are fueling debate.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.