US health insurer UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that it is under investigation by the US Department of Justice regarding potential criminal fraud in its Medicare Advantage program. The company, which has faced criticism over its billing practices, has launched third-party reviews to address concerns. This latest development comes amid a period of turmoil for the nation’s top insurer, including the murder of one of its executives and a sharp decline in stock value.
UnitedHealth Group said it has been working with the DOJ and reached out to the agency after media reports raised questions about the investigation. The company maintains its practices are sound and is cooperating fully with the investigation. The probe focuses on potential criminal fraud in the Medicare Advantage program, but details of the alleged wrongdoing remain unclear.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/business/unitedhealth-investigation-doj