UnitedHealth Group shares plunge after report of Medicare fraud inquiry

Shares in the UnitedHealth Group tumbled after it was reported that the largest health insurer in the US is under investigation over possible criminal Medicare fraud. The US Department of Justice has been investigating the health insurance giant since last …

UnitedHealth under investigation over alleged Medicare fraud, report says

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Cuts to Medicaid will increase Medicare costs – here’s how 

Kathryn Kuhmerker and Doug Wirth. Cutting Medicaid shifts costs to Medicare, increasing the burden on federal taxpayers. Medicaid covers essential services not covered by Medicare, such as nursing home care and premiums, preventing costlier interventions …

Will Medicare Pay for Your Next Ambulance Ride? Here’s What You Need to Know!

If you or someone you care about has Medicare, you’ve probably wondered: Will Medicare pay if I need an ambulance? It’s a good question — and the answer isn’t always simple. Let’s break it down in plain, everyday language. When Will Medicare Help Pay for …

UnitedHealth Group Is Under Criminal Investigation for Possible Medicare Fraud

The probe of UnitedHealth adds to a list of government inquiries the company is facing.The Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group for possible criminal Medicare fraud, people familiar with the matter said. The healthcare-fraud unit of the …

UnitedHealth Stock Drops on Report DOJ Probing Firm for Possible Medicare Fraud

Sheldon Cooper / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that the healthcare-fraud unit of the DOJ's criminal division is overseeing the probe at the company's …

UnitedHealth is being probed for Medicare fraud, WSJ says

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department has had a probe into the company’s Medicare Advantage …

UnitedHealth Stock Plunges Amid DOJ Medicare Fraud Probe

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares dropped over 15% to $261.40, hitting an intraday low of $248.88, after a Wall Street Journal report revealed a DOJ criminal investigation into potential Medicare fraud involving manipulated billing practices, with shares …

WSJ: UnitedHealth under DOJ criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud

The Department of Justice is carrying out a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Group for possible Medicare fraud, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The company's stock slipped 8% in after-hours trade following the report, which …

UnitedHealth Group Is Under Criminal Investigation for Possible Medicare Fraud