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Texas attorney general investigates UnitedHealth over coverage denials, citing allegations it paid nursing homes to delay hospitalizations
What happenedTexas's attorney general issued civil investigative demands to UnitedHealth Group on Oct. 5, citing allegations it paid nursing homes to delay hospitalizations and saying its coverage determinations may override physicians.
Why it mattersSNF operators contracting with UnitedHealth could face scrutiny of hospital-transfer incentives. The release has no AI content but targets coverage decisions that override physicians.
For leadersAsk whether any payer incentive tied to hospital transfers is documented, and whether transfer decisions stay with the attending physician.