However, choosing a lab in the Preferred Lab Network may let the member schedule patient service center appointments online and may lead to shorter wait times for services, higher quality of care and lower cost. Members can still use a lab in UnitedHealthcare’s extensive network of over 300 labs, even if that lab isn’t in the Preferred Lab Network. There is no change in lab access for members or care providers.
We will work with these distinguished labs to continue our efforts to improve the care provider and member experience. The Preferred Lab Network features currently contracted independent, free-standing laboratory care providers that have met higher standards for access, cost, data, quality and service. Preferred Lab Network providers are also included in our Designated Diagnostic Provider network.May see higher quality and quicker turnaround times on test results.Will have access to physician-to-lab medical director consultation to support patient care.Care providers referring members to labs in the Preferred Lab Network:.Experience better service, shorter wait times and a higher quality of care Have access to test results quicker and schedule appointments online.Members using the Preferred Lab Network may:.Members continue to have access to labs that are part of our extensive lab network even if they are not part of the Preferred Lab Network.The Preferred Lab Network won’t change a member’s access to labs or lab services.Preferred Lab Network providers are available to all UnitedHealthcare members and will be labeled in the care provider directory.The UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network will be available for all members in all lines of business. The Preferred Lab Network won’t change a member’s access to labs or lab services but it may offer additional advantages. The Preferred Lab Network providers will be highlighted in our directories starting July 1, 2021, to make it easy for members and care providers to identify them. The Preferred Lab Network consists of currently contracted independent, free-standing laboratory care providers that have met higher standards for access, cost, data, quality and service, based on a rigorous application and review process. We’ll work with these distinguished labs to continue our efforts to improve the care provider and member experience.
*Laboratory services billed by Mayo Clinic and Mayo Health System are not included under the Mayo Clinic Laboratories agreement Effective Jthe following labs will be a part of our Preferred Lab Network:
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