UnitedHealth yes that UnitedHealth is once again back in the headlines amid claims that nothing but shady business is going down at the insurer. According to reports, the insurer is facing federal scrutiny following a series of shocking claims by an ex-employee turned whistleblower.
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Controversial healthcare insurer UnitedHealth is once again back in the headlines amid claims that shady tactics and behaviour are commonplace working there. According to reports, federal officials are now eyeballing the insurer following a series of claims by an ex-employee that saw the insurer accused of not only attempts to reduce hospital transfers, but also improper tactics to gain Medicare Advantage enrollees.
The federal investigation is in response to several damning pieces by The Guardian which have spawned responses from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. One Senator is already preparing to launch an investigation and two representatives are asking the Department of Justice to further expand its investigation efforts looking into the company.
Calls are being also being led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Lloyd Doggett of Texas who both filed a letter on Monday asking the DOJ to further review the new reporting by The Guardian. You can read The Guardian ‘s brilliant reporting here.