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Incident 60821 Report
UnitedHealth Accused of Deploying Allegedly Flawed AI to Deny Medical Coverage

2023-02-28

UnitedHealthcare allegedly used a faulty AI algorithm with a 90% error rate to override doctors' recommendations and deny health coverage. This AI, developed by NaviHealth, reportedly led to premature discharge from care facilities and substantial out-of-pocket expenses for patients, according to a lawsuit filed in the District Court for Minnesota.

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UnitedHealthcare

Incidents involved as Deployer
  • Incident 608
    21 Reports

    UnitedHealth Accused of Deploying Allegedly Flawed AI to Deny Medical Coverage

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NaviHealth

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 608
    21 Reports

    UnitedHealth Accused of Deploying Allegedly Flawed AI to Deny Medical Coverage

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Medicare Advantage Plan Patients

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 608
    21 Reports

    UnitedHealth Accused of Deploying Allegedly Flawed AI to Deny Medical Coverage

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elderly patients

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 608
    21 Reports

    UnitedHealth Accused of Deploying Allegedly Flawed AI to Deny Medical Coverage

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