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Paxton Opens UnitedHealth Investigation
Texas AG Paxton probes UnitedHealth for denying medically necessary care.
In brief
Texas AG Paxton probes UnitedHealth for denying medically necessary care. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of denying medically necessary care to Texas patients. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Investigation Opens
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations that the health insurance giant denied or delayed medically necessary care for Texas patients.
Investigation Focus
The probe examines reports that UnitedHealth may have bribed nursing homes to delay hospitalizing patients requiring medical care and improperly approved procedures.
Prior Authorization Case
A texas patient received a letter approving a procedure at redbud surgery center in austin but later received a withdrawal letter leaving them responsible for substantial medical bills.
Corporate Practice Concerns
Paxton is examining whether UnitedHealth overrides physicians' medical judgments by denying treatment deemed medically necessary.
Paxton's Statement
Paxton said alarming reports keep piling up about how United treats texas consumers and vowed to not tolerate illegal corporate greed over texas people.
Triwest Investigation
The attorney general is also investigating TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp. for improperly denying claims after classifying patients as having other health insurance.
Shoemakers Case
A texas couple spent almost two years correcting claims denied after triwest classified their vision coverage as other health insurance.
Blue Cross Investigation
Paxton is probing blue cross and blue shield of texas for delaying urgent medical care transfers despite coverage.
The essence
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of denying medically necessary care to Texas patients.
