Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims

The New York TimesWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:07:03 PM
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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims
  • Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to settle claims of overbilling Medicare by approximately $1 billion, as accused by the Justice Department and whistle-blowers, including Dr. James Taylor, a former physician and coding expert for the company. Dr. Taylor described the company's financial practices as driven by an insatiable desire for profit.
  • This settlement highlights significant concerns regarding the integrity of billing practices within major health insurers and may lead to increased scrutiny and regulatory oversight in the healthcare sector, impacting Kaiser Permanente's reputation and financial stability.
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