Tag: UnitedHealth
Optum’s AI-powered Medicare Risk Scoring System by UnitedHealth
So, there's this guy named Bob Herman who spends his days digging into health insurance, government programs, hospitals, doctors, and all that jazz. He's got this newsletter called Health Care Inc., and you can...
Analyzing UnitedHealth Buyouts and Drug Pricing Strategies
UnitedHealth Group recently made headlines with their announcement of buyout offers for employees working in the UnitedHealthcare insurance division. The company described the buyouts as a "great opportunity" during an employee webinar where executives...
UnitedHealth’s AI care denials lawsuit allowed to proceed
In a recent turn of events, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who believe they were wrongfully denied care by UnitedHealth Group's algorithm have reason to celebrate. A judge ruled that their case can proceed, potentially shedding...
UnitedHealth Faces Threat to Medicare Profits
UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, is facing serious allegations of abusing the federal Medicare program for financial gain. A recent federal report uncovered that UnitedHealth was diagnosing patients with chronic illnesses such...
UnitedHealth’s Physician Incentive Strategy: $10,000 Bonuses and Leaderboard Incentives
UnitedHealth Group managers were really pushing their doctors to see more patients and hit their targets, according to emails obtained in late 2020. Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases and the lack of a...
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Reforming FDA Advisory Committee Policy for Conflict of Interest-Free Decisions
Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee...
