UnitedHealth reduced hospitalizations for nursing home seniors. Now it faces wrongful death claims

The company says it is protecting nursing home residents by curbing unnecessary hospital transfers. Whistleblowers allege cost-cutting tactics have endangered the elderly

UnitedHealth reduced hospitalizations for nursing home seniors. Now it faces wrongful death claims

TL;DR

  • Company claims to protect nursing home residents by curbing unnecessary hospital transfers.
  • Whistleblowers allege cost-cutting tactics have endangered the elderly.