Humana, UnitedHealth Stocks Fall. It’s All About a Medicare Crackdown. - Barron's
1. CMS expands audits for Medicare Advantage contracts to combat overpayments. 2. HUM stock fell 2.8% amid concerns about increased regulatory scrutiny. 3. MA plans are potentially overbilling the government by $17 billion annually. 4. Analysts indicate adjusting benefits may not offset all financial impacts. 5. Health insurers face challenges responding to increased usage from seniors.