Medicare, UnitedHealth Group and Chuck Grassley

UnitedHealth’s Medicare Billing Attracts More Scrutiny
Hi, it’s John in New York. I’ve spent years following a story about how whistleblowers alleged systematic fraud at private Medicare Advantage plans. A reported investigation at one of the biggest companies in that business jolted investors last week.
Sen. Grassley Opens Inquiry Into UnitedHealth’s Medicare Billing Practices
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent UnitedHealth Group Chief Executive Andrew Witty a letter demanding detailed information on the company’s Medicare billing practices Monday.
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: 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.
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 launches UnitedHealth billing probe, WSJ reports; insurer says it is unaware
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, while the health insurer said it was unaware of any new probe underway.
UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing scrutiny, Musk’s mission
Luigi Mangione appeared in New York State Court to face murder and terror charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to CNN.
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.
Stock of the day: UnitedHealth drops 13% on report DOJ is investigating Medicare billing practices
UnitedHealth Group called The Wall Street Journal's report "misinformation" and said it was unaware of reported investigaiton.
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.
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.
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - Feb. 24-28, 2025
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Medicare Advantage billing practices at ...
UnitedHealth Group stock price takes another tumble on report of alleged DOJ Medicare billing probe
UnitedHealth Group saw its share price fall on Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported that it was facing a DOJ ...