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Policies and clinical guidelines

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We have compiled a list of evidence-based clinical guidelines and where they can be found for our quality and health management programs. 

We respect the expertise of the physicians and other health care professionals in our network and appreciate your help as we work together to offer our members better quality, better health outcomes and better cost.

If you have questions, please contact your Physician Advocate or call the number on the back of the member’s ID card.

Update summary

07..11.2025 - UHC Clinical Practice Guidelines 2025 Quarter 2 for C&S Ohio had the following changes this Quarter:

  • Asthma: 2025 GINA was updated. The summary of changes begins on page 19 of the link.
  • Dementia: New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD-ADRD) (2024) replaces the American Psychiatric Association

 

 

 

We have developed Medical Policies and Medical Benefit Drug Policies to assist us in administering health benefits. These policies are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute medical advice.

For policy guidance for Medicare Advantage plan members, view the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Coverage Summaries and corresponding Policy Update Bulletins.

For medical policies, medical benefit drug policies, coverage determination guidelines, utilization review guidelines and corresponding update bulletins for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, visit the policies and protocols section.