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UnitedHealthcare drops prior authorization on 1,700 codes October 1, but only about 120 reach Medicare Advantage, and Lee Health is walking away over denials. What the change actually means for Florida physicians.

Social media engagement around UnitedHealth Group ($UNH) surged 950% in a single week this April. The conversation isn't about earnings. It's about nursing home deaths, DOJ fraud investigations, and a public that has finally caught up to what Florida physicians have been saying for years.

The MGMA 2026 Regulatory Burden Report shows 95% of practices say burden has increased, with Medicare Advantage driving the worst pain points. Florida, with its 60%+ MA penetration, is hit hardest. Here's what physicians should do.