Exclusive: DOJ seeks interviews with former UnitedHealth Group doctors

Representatives from the DOJ reached out recently to at least two physicians who were interviewed for STAT's Health Care's Colossus series

Log In    Subscribe Exclusive   DOJ seeks interviews with former UnitedHealth Group doctors By Tara Bannow Jenn Ackerman for STAT The Justice Department is interviewing former UnitedHealth Group physicians about their experiences working at practices owned by the health care giant, two sources with knowledge of the inquiries told STAT. The California Attorney General's office contacted one of the people as well.   The DOJ is investigating UnitedHealth's market power and the relationships between its insurance and provider subsidiaries. It's unclear if these interviews are part of that investigation. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis A new health care administration is on its way in the U.S. Keep track of the change with our twice-weekly newsletter covering politics and policy. Learn more. Health Care's Colossus How UnitedHealth harnesses its physician empire to squeeze profits out of patients By Bob Herman, Tara Bannow, Casey Ross, and Lizzy Lawrence Inside UnitedHealth's strategy to pressure physicians: $10,000 bonuses and a doctor leaderboard By Tara Bannow, Bob Herman, Casey Ross, and Lizzy Lawrence UnitedHealth pays its own physician groups considerably more than others, driving up consumer costs and its profits By Bob Herman, Casey Ross, Lizzy Lawrence, and Tara Bannow Inside STAT's investigation of UnitedHealth By Rick Berke Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us