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UnitedHealth's Controversial Practices Inflate Medicare Payouts, Report Reveals

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UnitedHealth's Controversial Practices Inflate Medicare Payouts, Report Reveals

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  • UnitedHealth Group faces scrutiny over its Medicare Advantage practices related to inflated sickness scores.
  • Doctors reportedly receive checklists of diagnoses before patient examinations, leading to potentially irrelevant conditions.
  • Government payments to UnitedHealth have increased due to a 55% rise in sickness scores, far exceeding traditional Medicare's average.
  • Critics highlight that these practices may prioritize financial gain over actual patient care improvements.
  • The federal government is examining the relationship between insurers and medical providers to ensure oversight.

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