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UnitedHealth Charged Cancer Patients 5000%, Bombshell FTC Report Claims
The FTC report found that from 2017 to 2022, three PBMs—UnitedHealth Group's Optum, CVS Health's CVS Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts—marked up prices at their pharmacies by hundreds or thousands of percent.
The FTC Finds United Health’s OptumRX Is Engaged In Widespread Price Gouging
The Federal Trade Commision (FTC) found prescription benefits managers like UnitedHealth's OptumRX have gained $7.3B from price gouging.
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FTC: ‘Big 3’ Pharmacy Benefit Managers Engaged in Price Gouging
FTC: ‘Big 3’ Pharmacy Benefit Managers Engaged in Price Gouging, PBMs, UnitedHealth OptumRx, CVS Caremark Rx, Express Scripts
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UnitedHealth marked up lifesaving drugs by up to 1,000%: FTC
According to the Federal Trade Commission, UnitedHealth Group has been charging patients markups on lifesaving drugs. Between 2017 and 2022, UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, Cigna’s Express Scripts and CVS Health’s CVS Caremark marked up their prices by hundreds — and in some cases,
UnitedHealth Group CEO says complex US healthcare system needs to change
UnitedHealth reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that reflected persistent challenges for the health insurance sector.
1 in 2 Americans affected by UnitedHealth cyberattack, new disclosure shows
The updated tally extends the scope beyond what was previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty.
'It's Out of Control': UnitedHealth Group and Peers Charged Americans 1000% More for Drugs
FTC stated that the 'Big 3' PBM organisations collectively generated over £5.94 billion ($7.3 billion) in revenue from 2017 to 2022.
UnitedHealth Data Breach Escalates: 190 Million Americans Affected
Your medical data is not as safe as you think. Discover how a massive ransomware attack exposed millions and the key steps to protect your privacy now.
UnitedHealth Q4 Earnings: Revenue Falls Short, Medical Ratio Rises To 85.5%, Stock Falls
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) reported the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and reaffirmed 2025 guidance. The company reported adjusted EPS of $6.81, up from $6.16 a year ago, beating the consensus of $6.
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FTC Says CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth Abuse Middleman Role
(Bloomberg) -- Units of CVS Health Corp., Cigna Group and UnitedHealth Group Inc. charged significantly ... organ transplants and other conditions and procedures, the FTC said. The report demonstrates how pharmacy benefit managers influence every aspect ...
UnitedHealth cyberattack exposes 190 million in largest US healthcare data breach
The number of people affected by a UnitedHealth data breach in February 2024 was actually higher than previously reported and was the largest medical data breach in U.S. history.
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Cigna plans to limit out-of-pocket drug costs for patients
It’s the latest step from pharmacy benefit managers to respond to relentless criticism from politicians and regulators over prescription drug costs.