UnitedHealth Group is paying its own physician practices more than other doctor groups for similar services, driving up costs for consumers and businesses. This conflict of interest allows the company to capture larger profits by paying itself higher prices for basic checkups, surgeries, and procedures. STAT’s investigation, in partnership with health analytics company Tribunus Health, uncovered these above-market payments by analyzing UnitedHealth’s own data. The findings show the effects of the company’s size and market power on healthcare costs. This exclusive story sheds light on how UnitedHealth Group’s practices impact healthcare prices and competition in the industry.
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UnitedHealthcare pays its Optum providers above-market rates
