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Kaiser Permanente settles for $556 million over Medicare Advantage billing claims — Static01.nyt.com

Kaiser Permanente settles for $556 million over Medicare Advantage billing claims

Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $556 million to the federal government and two whistle-blowers to settle civil lawsuits that accused the health system of fraudulent overbilling through its Medicare Advantage plans. The suits, filed more than a dozen years ago, alleged that Kaiser overstated how sick its patients were to

Senate report alleges UnitedHealth used tactics to inflate Medicare Advantage payments — Static.independent.co.uk

Senate report alleges UnitedHealth used tactics to inflate Medicare Advantage payments

Independent.co reports a Senate Judiciary Committee staff assessment released Monday alleges UnitedHealth and its UnitedHealthcare unit used "aggressive strategies" to diagnose Medicare patients with as many conditions as possible to increase federal payments. The 105-page report, produced for the Republican majority, says the firm turned federal Medicare

Many older Americans discontinue GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs within a year — Static01.nyt.com

Many older Americans discontinue GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs within a year

Many older Americans who begin taking GLP‑1 and related drugs for diabetes or weight loss stop the medications within months, often within a year, according to studies and patient accounts. Patients and researchers cite cost, side effects and coverage changes as common reasons for discontinuation. The article recounts patients’