Breaking: UnitedHealth confirms DOJ probing Medicare practices

The company said it's complying with the agency's requests for information, and that it is committed to cooperation.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   UnitedHealth confirms DOJ investigations into Medicare practices, says it's cooperating By Tara Bannow Jenn Ackerman for STAT UnitedHealth Group on Thursday confirmed the Department of Justice has launched both criminal and civil investigations into aspects of the company's Medicare business.    The health care conglomerate said it is complying with the agency's requests for information, and that it is committed to working cooperatively in the effort. This marks the first time UnitedHealth has acknowledged the existence of such investigations, which became public in media reports earlier this year. READ MORE Sign up for Health Care Inc. Unpacking the business — and secretive inner workings — of the U.S. health care industry. Learn more. In Case You Missed It Health Care's Colossus: Read the investigative series By Casey Ross, Lizzy Lawrence, Bob Herman, and Tara Bannow Elevance lowers profit outlook, warns things will get worse for health insurers By Tara Bannow From boom to bitcoin: A device maker's surprising pivot amid a Medicare crackdown By Casey Ross, Bob Herman, Lizzy Lawrence, and Tara Bannow UnitedHealth conducting 'comprehensive review' of Medicare practices that are facing federal scrutiny, new CEO says By Tara Bannow 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