Neurology Minute
Neurology Minute
American Academy of Neurology
UnitedHealth Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Algorithmic Care Denials
2 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2024 at 9:30 am.
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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.

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https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/14/unitedhealth-class-action-lawsuit-algorithm-medicare-advantage/