UnitedHealthcare reduces reimbursement for lactation counseling, sparking provider backlash
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UnitedHealthcare announced a change to its payment policy for lactation counseling services.
The new policy would lower or eliminate reimbursement for many providers who offer these services, prompting concerns among clinicians.
The move reflects growing tensions between insurers and health‑care providers over payment structures, according to the report.
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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
Original headline: “STAT+: UnitedHealthcare’s lactation billing feud, and fake strokes”
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