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The Independent
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Medicare launches pilot program using AI to approve or deny treatment claims

Medicare launches pilot program using AI to approve or deny treatment claims2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (1119+ words) The six states participating are Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on…...

The Independent
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UnitedHealth accused of using ‘aggressive’ tactics to boost government payments

UnitedHealth accused of using ‘aggressive’ tactics to boost government payments3+ week, 1+ day ago   (546+ words) The controversial healthcare conglomerate is accused of systematically diagnosing patients with as many conditions as possible to maximize Medicare subsidies UnitedHealthcare and its parent company, UnitedHealth, used "aggressive strategies" to milk American taxpayers by diagnosing Medicare patients with as many…...

The Independent
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Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (707+ words) Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still…...

The Independent
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New Medicare pilot under Trump would require prior authorization

New Medicare pilot under Trump would require prior authorization5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (431+ words) Prior authorization is similar to how private insurers operate, often resulting in a delay or denial of treatments The Trump administration is piloting a new Medicare plan that would require patients to receive approval before undergoing medical procedures, which critics…...

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UnitedHealth admits it’s under federal investigation over alleged Medicare fraud

UnitedHealth admits it’s under federal investigation over alleged Medicare fraud6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (422+ words) The healthcare giant's stocks slid on Thursday morning, extending a downward trend that began after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December UnitedHealth Group admitted that it was being investigated by the Justice Department over its Medicare…...

The Independent
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Dr. Oz offers strange health advice to Americans facing Medicaid cuts

Dr. Oz offers strange health advice to Americans facing Medicaid cuts6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (171+ words) Dr. Oz reveals he doesn't know how credit cards work Credit: Fox News Dr. Oz offers strange health advice to Americans facing Medicaid cuts - Dr. Mehmet Oz, an administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Americans on…...

The Independent
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Health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and complaints

Health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and complaints7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (510+ words) The nation's major health insurers are promising to scale back and improve a widely despised practice that leads to care delays and complications. UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna and dozens of other insurers said Monday that they plan to reduce the…...

The Independent
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UnitedHealthcare CEO steps down as stock and earnings tank

UnitedHealthcare CEO steps down as stock and earnings tank8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (478+ words) Chairman Stephen Hemsley, who served as UnitedHealth Group's CEO for over a decade, will return to the role. Chairman Stephen Hemsley, who served as UnitedHealth Group's CEO for over a decade, will return to the role. UnitedHealth Group announced on…...

The Independent
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TV doctor to oversee healthcare of millions after Senate confirmation

TV doctor to oversee healthcare of millions after Senate confirmation10+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (415+ words) Mehmet Oz has previously put forward controversial health advice including suggesting malaria drugs were an effective cure for Covid-19 Mehmet Oz has previously put forward controversial health advice including suggesting malaria drugs were an effective cure for Covid-19 A former…...