STAT+: The IRS is probing UnitedHealth, and a private equity slowdown

STAT PlusNewsletterHealth Care Inc. Newsletter The IRS is probing UnitedHealth, and a private equity slowdown You’re reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Bob HermanAug.

17, 2026 Business of Health Care Reporter Bob Herman[email protected]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.

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Talk to me about sump pumps and your health care tips: [email protected].Advertisement The taxman is coming for UnitedHealth Group The Internal Revenue Service is investigating UnitedHealth, “seeking to significantly increase taxable income” from 2017 through 2020, and may force UnitedHealth to pay more “for subsequent years after 2020,” the health insurer revealed in a recent regulatory filing. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts.

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