Medicare, UnitedHealth

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 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.
US DOJ probes UnitedHealth over Medicare billing practices – report
The US Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare billing practices, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
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.
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.
Medicare Policy for Millions Would Get Extended Under New Bill
Medicare is set to run out of funding for telehealth coverage by end of March, but a new bill has been introduced to continue ...
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CMS data: Medicare Advantage enrollment growth hits skids
Just over 34.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as of Feb. 1, representing fairly slim growth ...
RegalCare at Harwich among nursing facilities cited in Medicare and Medicaid fraud case
RegalCare at Worcester, 25 Oriol Drive; RegalCare at Taunton, 68 Dean St.; and RegalCare at Quincy, 211 Franklin St., are ...