UnitedHealth reports 97% of home-visit diagnoses supported by records

UnitedHealth Group released results from an internal audit of home-visit diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members. The company said 97% of the diagnoses were backed by medical records. The audit covered diagnoses recorded during home visits. UnitedHealth presented the findings as evidence that nearly all recorded conditions were justified.

Lawsuits over quality ratings Separate lawsuits were filed by other health insurers against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The suits challenge Medicare Advantage quality ratings. The filings add to ongoing disputes between insurers and federal regulators over how quality is measured and reported. The companies argue the current rating system affects payments and plan operations.