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Medicare Watchdog Reports Billions in Questionable Payments to Insurers

A recent report from a federal watchdog reveals that Medicare Advantage plans received approximately $4.2 billion for dubious home diagnoses. UnitedHealth emerged as the top insurer linked to these questionable payments, with overall flagged payments amounting to $7.5 billion. The findings raise concerns about the integrity of home visits and the accuracy of the diagnoses used to justify these payments.
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