Crohn's & Colitis Foundation notes that UnitedHealthcare announced that it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for a broad range of services starting October 1, including colonoscopies, as part of a broader effort to cut prior authorization by 30% by the end of the year.

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the leading non-profit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our database and investment initiatives; we also provide extensive educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public.