Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced Thursday they’ve launched an investigation into whether UnitedHealth Group encouraged nursing homes to limit hospitalizations among patients enrolled in some of the company’s health plans.

The news follows an article in The Guardian in May that reported that UnitedHealth gave nursing homes bonuses to limit hospitalizations among certain patients enrolled in UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plans, resulting in delays in medically necessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The media outlet also reported that the company’s workers pushed residents to sign do-not-resuscitate orders, which can prohibit hospitalization.

“Put simply, these allegations suggest that UHG appears to be prioritizing its bottom line at th

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