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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.
DOJ Investigates Medicare Billing Practices at UnitedHealth
The Justice Department is probing diagnoses and practices that triggered extra payments to UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plans, people familiar with the matter say.
UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plans reportedly under investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a civil fraud investigation into insurance giant UnitedHealth concerning its practices involving Med
UnitedHealth shares dive after report of US investigation into Medicare billing
UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled early Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant’s Medicare billing practices.
UnitedHealth Medicare probe: Senator calls out company — Here's what implications of investigation are
Senator Chuck Grassley has raised alarm over reports of a probe by the Justice Department into UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices. The Iowa Republican called out the company in a letter, stating that its practices have harmed both people under Medicare Advantage plans and American taxpayers.
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.
DOJ launches probe into UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices: report
The Department of Justice has reportedly launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group's Medicare billing practices, adding to the scrutiny the company is facing.
Senator launches probe into UnitedHealth's Medicare Advantage billing practices
Senator Chuck Grassley has launched an inquiry into UnitedHealth Group's Medicare Advantage billing practices following a report from The Wall Street Journal stating the company is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for improperly inflating member diagnosis codes to maximize reimbursements.
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.
UnitedHealth Falls After Report of Senate Probe Into Billing
UnitedHealth Group Inc. shares fell after a report that Republican Senator Charles Grassley is launching an inquiry into the insurer’s Medicare billing practices.
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