Humana Inc. Overcharged Medicare Nearly $200 Million, Federal Audit Finds

Medicare Advantage, a fast-growing private alternative to original Medicare, has enrolled more than 26 million people. Humana Inc. is one of the largest of these insurers. While popular with seniors, Medicare Advantage has been the target of multiple government investigations.

If the report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ office of inspector general is sustained, Humana Inc. could face a record penalty for overcharges in a Medicare Advantage plan.

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Fred Schulte