Texas Attorney General Paxton launches investigation into UnitedHealth Group

Who's involved

• Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General
• UnitedHealth GroupSubject of investigation

The facts

• UnitedHealth approved prior authorization for a procedure at RedBud Surgery Center in Austin, then withdrew approval after procedure completion.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Investigation examines allegations UnitedHealth made coverage decisions overriding treating physicians' medical judgments.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Investigation examines allegations UnitedHealth provided financial incentives to nursing homes to avoid or delay hospital transfers.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Paxton's office issued Civil Investigative Demands seeking records and information from UnitedHealth.^{3 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Investigation follows Paxton's separate probe into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas announced one week prior.³

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Ken Paxton Alarming reports keep piling up about how United treats Texas consumers.⁵
• Ken Paxton No Texan should be denied medically necessary care or stuck with devastating bills.⁵
• Paxton's office Investigation examines whether practices could constitute unlawful corporate practice of medicine.^{3 5}