Mohammed Asif sentenced to two years federal prison for Medicare fraud exceeding $1 million, involving false COVID-19 test claims in Washington State. Restitution ordered and ongoing investigations for additional fraud participants.

UnitedHealth Group is cooperating with federal investigations into its Medicare Advantage billing practices amid scrutiny over diagnosis-based payments. The insurer faces civil and criminal probes amid increased healthcare utilization and financial pressure.

UnitedHealth Group is reportedly under a DOJ criminal investigation for Medicare fraud, adding to existing probes amid leadership and financial outlook shifts.