UnitedHealth Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Algorithmic Care Denials
Neurology Minute · American Academy of Neurology
February 9, 20242m 20s
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Show Notes
Dr. Stacey Clardy and Bob Herman discuss the class action lawsuit that was filed against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, NaviHealth, for using a computer algorithm to "systematically deny claims" of Medicare beneficiaries struggling to recover from debilitating illnesses in nursing homes.
Show reference:
https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/14/unitedhealth-class-action-lawsuit-algorithm-medicare-advantage/