UnitedHealth Group is facing government investigations and declining results. To address these issues, the company is taking an unusual approach by hiring Donald Trump’s allies and directly meeting with top officials in his administration.
The Wall Street Journal first reported in May that UnitedHealth was under a criminal investigation related to its Medicare business. Since then, the company has secured a meeting with senior Justice Department officials, including the attorney general’s chief of staff, Chad Mizelle. This move is unusual for companies facing early-stage investigations, as former prosecutors have noted.
UnitedHealth Group is trying to plead its case directly with top Trump officials to potentially influence the outcome of the investigation. The company’s efforts are a common tactic in Washington, and it aims to strengthen its position by having direct access to those making key decisions.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/unitedhealth-is-spending-big-on-trump-allies-to-fix-its-washington-problems-8ca64351