For the nation's largest health insurer, the evidence of abuse was stunning and unmistakable: UnitedHealth Group reaped billions from the federal Medicare program by diagnosing patients with serious chronic illnesses, and then delivering no follow-up care.
Casey Ross is the Chief Investigative Reporter for Data and Technology at STAT. His reporting focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine, exploring critical issues of safety, fairness, and privacy within the healthcare system. Casey's work has been featured in STAT and RamaOnHealthcare, and he is recognized for his impactful investigations, including a Pulitzer finalist series on algorithmic care denial for older patients.