Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over false advertising

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Fairview claims that UnitedHealthcare is falsely advertising its 2027 Medicare Advantage plans by including Fairview hospitals and clinics in its network.

Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services is suing UnitedHealthcare, alleging the nation’s largest health insurer is falsely advertising its 2027 Medicare Advantage plans by including Fairview hospitals and clinics in its network.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Minnesota, comes after Fairview chose not to renew its contract with UnitedHealthcare in June. Fairview claims that UnitedHealthcare is misleading Medicare Advantage customers by suggesting that the health system will remain part of its network in 2027.

“Fairview’s current patients and Medicare beneficiaries shopping for coverage (mostly Minnesota seniors) will be confused about whether Fairview is in-network with UHC and they could lose their chance to choose a different plan for 2...