UnitedHealth touts a new home care audit, and more health insurers sue CMS over Medicare Advantage quality ratings.
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By Bob HermanJuly 13, 2026
Business of Health Care Reporter
Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.
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