StocksMedium•6 October 2026•
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Texas AG Investigates UnitedHealth Group Over Deceptive Healthcare Practices
Key Facts
1Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of denying medically necessary healthcare coverage.
2The investigation includes allegations of bribing nursing homes to delay hospitalizations and withdrawing prior-authorization approvals.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a formal investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of engaging in deceptive and unlawful practices to deny patients medically necessary healthcare coverage. KSST Radio reported that the probe includes accusations of bribing nursing homes to delay hospitalizations and withdrawing prior-authorization approvals for medical procedures.
UNH closed at $378.58 on October 5, 2026, with the stock hitting a session low of $368.05. The regulatory action follows reports that the company retroactively canceled coverage authorizations after procedures were completed, leaving Texas consumers with significant medical debt.