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Sen. Grassley Opens Inquiry Into UnitedHealth’s Medicare Billing Practices
The Iowa Republican’s letter to the company cites findings from a series of Wall Street Journal articles.
US Senator Grassley launches inquiry into UnitedHealth Medicare billing
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley requested detailed information on UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices in a letter to CEO Andrew Witty, amid reports suggesting the insurer may have leveraged billing rules to its advantage.
DOJ launches probe into UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices after investigative reports
The probe is analyzing the company’s practice of frequently logging diagnoses that trigger larger payments to its Medicare Advantage plans, according to a report.
UnitedHealth is being investigated for its Medicare billing practices — and the stock falls 9%
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is under fire over its Medicare billing practices. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil fraud investigation into how the company records diagnoses that lead to extra payments for its Medicare Advantage plans.
UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing scrutiny, Musk’s mission
Luigi Mangione appeared in New York State Court to face murder and terror charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to CNN.
DOJ investigating Medicare Advantage billing practices at UnitedHealth Group: Report
Eden Prairie-based health care giant says it’s not aware of the launch of any new Justice Department activity as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Top Senate Republican demands answers on Medicare Advantage billing from UnitedHealth Group
A top Republican in the U.S. Senate is questioning Medicare Advantage billing practices at UnitedHealth Group following a critical report last year from a federal watchdog agency and a Wall Street Journal article last week on a new investigation by the Justice Department.
Sen. Grassley Launches Inquiry Into UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare Billing Practices
The Iowa Republican’s letter to the company cites findings from a series of Wall Street Journal articles.
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