Compliance & Legal
Harris says of current response to COVID-19: "Donald Trump's failure of leadership has cost lives and livelihoods."
The fines are receiving criticism from both nursing homes and advocacy groups such as LeadingAge, which says the industry is already facing unprecedented financial strain.
The DOJ is seeking an amount equal to three times the amount of the $1.4 billion in damages as well as a civil penalty of $11,000 for each violation.
The transaction would reduce hospital competition in central Pennsylvania, Department of Justice says.
The voice vote approves the Foster-Kelly Amendment, which removes language that prohibits federal funding for the adoption of a unique patient ID.
The lawsuit alleges a Trump Administration rule makes it easier for providers and insurers to discriminate against protected groups.
The signatories contend that, by requiring hospitals to post real prices, patients will be better able to evaluate their options.
The plans do not comply with the comprehensive benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
The loss of hospital revenue due to the ruling is estimated at $800 million for 2020.
UnitedHealthcare does not deny the practice and claims it makes healthcare more affordable.