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New investigation finds UnitedHealth Group using patients for profit

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A new investigation by STAT, the health and medicine publication, is uncovering how UnitedHealth Group uses its power and influence to make more profits. The company, which is the country's largest health insurer, enticed doctors through bonuses and performance reviews to make patients seem as sick as possible.

We speak with Bob Herman, a business of health care reporter with STAT.

This segment aired on July 30, 2024.

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