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.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who sits on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the current measles outbreak could be a "long cycle, especially now that this has gotten embedded in political psyche in this country."
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Luigi Mangione was back in court for Day 6 of a crucial evidence hearing on Thursday. Lawyers for the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson want to keep some key pieces of evidence out of his upcoming murder trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
As the CDC vaccine panel voted last week to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who now serves on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the birth dose in addition to two subsequent does is "almost 99% effective at preventing that chronic infection."
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
Newly unsealed evidence sheds light on Luigi Mangione's arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
The Pennsylvania officer who arrested Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's restaurant testified Tuesday in a pretrial hearing. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
An Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officer testified Tuesday in a New York courtroom about the moments before the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, is in court for a pretrial hearing. His lawyers want the judge to exclude some evidence for the trial.
The Pennsylvania police officer who first confronted Luigi Mangione in a McDonald's testified Tuesday in Mangione's state pre-trial hearing. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to a Manhattan court on Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering the UnitedHealthcare CEO, is in court for hearings on which evidence will be allowed at trial.
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The U.S. says it launched "self-defense strikes" against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes during a ceasefire in the war against the regime. Dr. Steven Wills, a navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States, joins CBS News with more insight.
The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, but some data remains concerning. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Officials say U.S. forces returned fire on Iranian targets after three Navy destroyers were attacked as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. Holly Williams has the latest.
The Pentagon released a fresh batch of files that include images of unexplained phenomena. Avi Loeb, a professor at Harvard University and Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation, joins with his reaction.
President Trump has insisted for days that a peace deal with Iran is close. But on Thursday he said "it might not happen, but it could happen any day." The uncertainty comes as gas prices in the U.S. continue to rise due to the conflict. Nancy Cordes reports.