Anthem defended the policy in response to the lawsuit, contending patients shouldn’t have to worry about surprise medical bills when visiting in-network hospitals. 

Leaders voted to OK the new Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence during ACR’s annual meeting, being held in Washington, D.C. 

The insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group said the shift is part of its ongoing effort to eliminate the barriers between care delivery and medical coverage. The full list of services exempt from prior authorizations includes diagnostic tests and many outpatient surgeries.