UnitedHealthcare fined $3.4M for failing to prevent balance billing in North Carolina.

North Carolina regulators fined UnitedHealthcare $3.4 million for failing to prevent balance billing, where out-of-network providers charge patients extra. The four-year investigation found the company did not follow procedures to protect patients from such charges. UnitedHealthcare agreed to provide a corrective plan and face future compliance checks. The fine will be used to benefit public schools.

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