UnitedHealth Group confirms DOJ investigation over Medicare billing
UnitedHealth Group is cooperating with federal investigations into certain elements of its Medicare business regarding billing practices for Medicare Advantage.
Inside Operation Gold Rush: How a transnational criminal network exploited the U.S. health care system out of $14.6 billion
These criminals didn't just steal someone else's money. They stole from you. Every fraudulent claim, every fake billing, every kickback scheme represents money taken directly from the pockets of American taxpayers.
DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes
"Today marks a decisive moment in our fight to protect American taxpayers from fraudsters, and to defend the integrity of America's health care system."
Patients, providers duped in records-and-payment scam
Criminals masquerading as insurers are tricking patients and healthcare providers into handing over medical records and bank account information via emails and text messages, according to the FBI.
RFK Jr grilled on vaccine policies and healthcare fraud in bruising House hearing
During a contentious Capitol Hill hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced backlash over accusations of dishonesty and corporate influence in vaccine policy.
Two accused of unlicensed cosmetic surgeries at the same Miami surgery center
"Police say Lazzaro, 58, and Muñoz, 60, also faked it by performing at least one unlicensed plastic surgery at Miami's New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic Surgery."
More than a decade after resolving to address overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have yet to mandate refunds, despite the industry's growing influence.