UnitedHealth hit with widening DOJ criminal investigation into drug pricing, Medicare billing, and physician payments in sweeping federal crackdown

UnitedHealth Group is not just under review. It is under federal criminal investigation, and the scope keeps growing. What started as questions over Medicare Advantage billing has now expanded into OptumRx’s prescription management services and the way the company reimburses physicians. “The investigation is looking at how OptumRx negotiates drug prices and reimburses pharmacies,”reported Bloomberg,noting …

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Consumer Finance subindex surges, highlighting rising issues in billing disputes, auto repossessions, payday loans.

Off to the races! The Consumer Finance subindex reflects the number of intakes related to consumer finance issues such as billing disputes, auto repossessions and payday loans, as a share of total intakes across all areas of law. pic.twitter.com/CwtdHZLp8f — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 26, 2024 Electricity prices are up 📈 46% since January 2021. …

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Millennials face rising billing disputes, with a 96% increase, tied to credit defaults and inflation impact.

Millennials Are Losing Their Cars. Billing disputes surged year-on-year among Gen X and Millennials, LegalShield said, who have experienced a 96 percent increase in billing inquiries. Calls are up across the board as well, with a 53 percent increase among all LegalShield members, indicating a broader rise in billing-related issues. John Saltarelli, a LegalShield provider …

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