Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group Under Investigation by US Department of Justice for Medicare Fraud

United States Department of Justice Investigating Amedisys, UnitedHealth Group for Medicare Fraud

Amedisys, UnitedHealth Group Accused of Inflating Medicare Claims for Home Health Services

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into Amedisys Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. for allegedly defrauding Medicare by inflating claims for home health services.

The investigation is focused on whether Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group submitted false claims to Medicare for home health services that were not medically necessary or that were not provided as billed.

The DOJ's investigation is in its early stages, and it is not clear at this time if any charges will be filed against Amedisys or UnitedHealth Group.

However, the investigation is a significant development, as it is the first time that the DOJ has investigated a home health care provider for Medicare fraud.

The investigation is likely to have a major impact on the home health care industry, as it could lead to increased scrutiny of home health care providers by the DOJ and other government agencies.

It could also lead to changes in the way that Medicare reimburses home health care providers.

Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group have both denied any wrongdoing, and they have said that they are cooperating with the DOJ's investigation.

However, the investigation is a serious matter, and it could have significant financial and legal consequences for both companies.

The DOJ's investigation is a reminder that Medicare fraud is a serious crime, and that the government is committed to protecting the Medicare program from fraud and abuse.

If you have any information about Medicare fraud, you can report it to the DOJ's National Healthcare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).