In a report filed on Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), UnitedHealth Group Inc. has contacted the Department of Justice (DOJ) amid published reports about investigations into some of the health care giant’s dealings with Medicare.
According to the filing, the company is now complying with the DOJ in the investigation, stating that it has “full confidence” in its practices.
“The company has a long record of responsible conduct and effective compliance,” it said in the the filing. “Independent CMS audits confirm that the company’s practices are among the most accurate in the industry.”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) audits sponsors for strict compliance with the Medicare and Medicaid rules and requirements….