Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds

UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.

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Dr. Elizabeth Potter, a Texas surgeon, is taking her fight against #UnitedHealthcare to Capitol Hill. She joined the "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies to address staffing shortages and burnout. Her viral story underscores the urgent need for healthcare reform.⁠

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voteinorout on Instagram: "Dr. Elizabeth Potter, a Texas surgeon, is taking her fight against #UnitedHealthcare to Capitol Hill. She joined the "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies to address staffing shortages and burnout. Her viral story underscores the urgent need for healthcare reform.⁠ ⁠ Potter's clash with UnitedHealthcare began when she was asked to justify a mastectomy patient's overnight stay while the patient was in surgery. After speaking out, she received a threatening letter from the insurer. Her attorney supported her in making the issue public, emphasizing that healthcare is a human right. Potter is now pushing for the Speak Free Act to protect those who expose issues in healthcare.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @couriertexas https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY2mxeWkyz9/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ The Texas surgeon who went viral for challenging UnitedHealthcare is bringing her message to Capitol Hill.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Dr. Elizabeth Potter joined hundreds of healthcare workers at the bipartisan "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies aimed at addressing staffing shortages, burnout, and mental health challenges in the medical profession.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Potter also spoke about her public fight with UnitedHealthcare, which drew national attention after she accused the insurer of interfering with patient care.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ The event highlighted proposals to support healthcare workers through tax credits and expanded mental health resources.⁠ ⁠ Follow @couriertexas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

20 likes, 2 comments - voteinorout on May 29, 2026: "Dr. Elizabeth Potter, a Texas surgeon, is taking her fight against #UnitedHealthcare to Capitol Hill. She joined the "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies to address staffing shortages and burnout. Her viral story underscores the urgent need for healthcare reform.⁠ ⁠ Potter's clash with UnitedHealthcare began when she was asked to justify a mastectomy patient's overnight stay while the patient was in surgery. After speaking out, she received a threatening letter from the insurer. Her attorney supported her in making the issue public, emphasizing that healthcare is a human right. Potter is now pushing for the Speak Free Act to protect those who expose issues in healthcare.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @couriertexas https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY2mxeWkyz9/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ The Texas surgeon who went viral for challenging UnitedHealthcare is bringing her message to Capitol Hill.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Dr. Elizabeth Potter joined hundreds of healthcare workers at the bipartisan "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies aimed at addressing staffing shortages, burnout, and mental health challenges in the medical profession.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Potter also spoke about her public fight with UnitedHealthcare, which drew national attention after she accused the insurer of interfering with patient care.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ The event highlighted proposals to support healthcare workers through tax credits and expanded mental health resources.⁠ ⁠ Follow @couriertexas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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UnitedHealthcare is eliminating nearly two-thirds of its prior authorization requirements for health plan members under the age of 18 by the end of the year. The change covers routine surgeries, sleep studies, and outpatient testing across commercial and Medicaid plans. #UnitedHealthcare #HealthInsurance #Pediatrics #Healthcare #News
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UnitedHealthcare ends prior authorization for routine pediatric care, easing family wait times

Families and physicians have long warned that the paperwork and validation process for medical pre-approvals cause severe delays in patient care.

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Home - CBSNews.com | Breaking down what can and can't be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder trial

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The article details a key courtroom ruling in the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, who faces charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. During a pivotal hearing, the judge delineated which items may be admitted as evidence and which are prohibited, shaping the evidentiary landscape for the upcoming trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman observed the proceedings and provides a breakdown of what can and cannot be used to support the prosecution’s case.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-what-can-cant-used-evidence-luigi-mangione-state-murder-trial/

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Breaking down what can and can't be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder trial

Luigi Mangione appeared in court on Monday for a pivotal hearing where a judge ruled what items can and cannot be used as evidence in his upcoming state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom.

Judge rules some Mangione backpack evidence inadmissible

A state court judge partially granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial for allegedly assassinating a health insurance executive in Manhattan. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #luigimangione #unitedhealthcare #brianthompson #killing Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on…

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Judge rules some Mangione backpack evidence inadmissible

A state court judge partially granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial for allegedly assassinating a health insurance executive in Manhattan. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #luigimangione #unitedhealthcare #brianthomp

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@RollingStone @all-news-RollingStone are they allowing witnesses from the average American to go in there and say LUIGI DID NOTHING WRONG, because all he did was rid the Earth of a filthy murderer billionaire denying and cheating people out of healthcare they had paid for?

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Le 4 décembre 2024, #Brian_Thompson, directeur général de #UnitedHealthcare depuis 2021, était abattu devant le #New-York #Hilton_Midtown à #Manhattan, alors qu’il se rendait à la conférence annuelle des investisseurs de son groupe.

Home - CBSNews.com | Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial

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A New York judge ruled that a 3D‑printed gun and a notebook recovered from Luigi Mangione’s backpack can be admitted as evidence in his state trial for the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while suppressing other items such as a gun magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip that were found during an “improper warrantless” search of the bag after Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors argue the search was lawful and standard procedure, whereas Mangione’s lawyers contend the backpack was not within his immediate reach and should have required a warrant. The decision aligns with a prior federal ruling that allowed the backpack evidence, and it comes as both federal and state trials are scheduled later this year—state trial dates pushed from June 8 to September 8 and federal jury selection set for October 5. Legal analysts note the gun and notebook are the strongest evidence of motive, and the defense’s workload is heightened by their representation of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in a separate high‑profile case.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-court-backpack-evidence-state-trial/

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Judge in Luigi Mangione's N.Y. case says gun, notebook can be used as evidence in state trial

A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.

US Top News and Analysis | State judge blocks evidence from Luigi Mangione backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

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A New York state judge has ruled that prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione cannot use most of the items found in his backpack when he was detained by police at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Judge Gregory Carro determined the backpack was not sufficiently under Mangione’s control at the time of the stop, ordering the suppression of the magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip, while permitting a journal from the backpack—later inventoried at police headquarters—to be admitted as evidence. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting the 50‑year‑old CEO on a mid‑town Manhattan street in December 2024 as Thompson headed to an investors’ event for UnitedHealth Group.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/luigi-mangione-backpack-evidence-unitedhealthcare-murder.html

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NBC News Top Stories | Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules by Adam Reiss, Daniel Arkin

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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to nine state felonies, including second‑degree murder, and faces additional federal stalking charges. A New York judge ruled that prosecutors may introduce a gun and a notebook (described as a “manifesto”) as evidence, while excluding other items seized during an “improper warrantless” search of Mangione’s backpack at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, such as a loaded magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip. The judge deemed a later search of the backpack at the Altoona police headquarters valid, allowing the silencer and notebook recovered there to be admitted. Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel, prompting a multi‑state manhunt that led officers to Mangione eating breakfast in Altoona. Authorities recovered shell casings marked with words like “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” linked to for‑profit healthcare practices. Mangione’s state trial in Manhattan Criminal Court is slated for September, with a federal trial to follow later in the fall; he remains detained at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/luigi-mangione-prosecutors-can-use-gun-notebook-evidence-judge-rules-rcna344907

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Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules

The judge overseeing the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ruled Monday that prosecutors can use a gun and a notebook as evidence

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