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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.
US Justice Department launches probe against UnitedHealth for alleged medicare billing fraud
The US Justice Department has a civil fraud investigation into the Medicare billing methods of UnitedHealth Group. The investigation is centred on how the company coded diagnoses that would lead to increased federal reimbursement for its Medicare Advantage plans,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former state official, representative facing extortion, bribery charges for allegedly canceling DSS audit of Medicaid provider who committed fraud
A former state official and former state representative were charged on Friday for allegedly canceling the state audit of a ...
$97.8 Million Settlement: Walgreens to Pay States
"Due to a software error, we inadvertently billed some health care programs for prescriptions our patients submitted but ...
What to Know About Medicaid
Medicare is the government health insurance for Americans age 65 or older, regardless of their income. Medicaid is primarily ...