01/15/2026

Senators Renew Inquiry Into UnitedHealth Nursing Home Practices

U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden renewed their investigation into UnitedHealth Group’s nursing home operations in a January 7 follow-up letter to company leadership, citing reports that older adults died after care was denied or delayed. The senators raised concerns that cost-cutting incentives within UnitedHealth and its subsidiary, Optum, may be influencing clinical decisions in nursing home settings.

The inquiry reflects continued congressional scrutiny of whether financial incentives are putting nursing home residents at risk. LeadingAge has engaged directly with Senator Wyden’s office on the inquiry, underscoring members’ on-the-ground experience and the value of provider-run I-SNPs.