UnitedHealth is facing a civil fraud investigation by the Department of Justice regarding its Medicare billing processes, leading to a significant drop in its shares. The company denies the allegations of misinformation and claims regular compliance reviews by the government.
Key Points
Department of Justice conducting civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices
UnitedHealth denies allegations of misinformation and highlights regular compliance reviews by the government
Shares of UnitedHealth and other health insurers dropped in response to the news