Ballad Health has filed a federal lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare, over Medicare Advantage practices.
The lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealth has "systematically abused and manipulated" the Medicare Advantage system, resulting in denials of post-acute care access for beneficiaries.
"Taking legal action was our last resort," - Alan Levine, chairman and CEO of Ballad Health.
Author's summary: Ballad Health sues UnitedHealth over Medicare Advantage practices.