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Casey Ross

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STAT News journalist investigating the injustices and unfairness of our health care system, with a particular focus on data use and artificial intelligence. Signal me @STAT investigations, or send tips to casey.ross@statnews.com

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Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Internal Humana research revealed its primary care practices were not doing v well compared to similar clinics. 6 wks later, execs told investors the opposite. Our latest investigation into research distortions in Medicare Advantage: www.statnews.com/2025/12/16/i...

Data on Humana’s clinics looked dismal. Then its corporate research machine got to work

STAT investigation: Internal documents show how Humana is reshaping the debate over Medicare Advantage.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

As HHS secretary, RFK Jr. has pledged to pursue gold-standard science, preserve access to vaccines, and insist on radical transparency in policymaking. Here is our examination of his tenure to date: www.statnews.com/2025/11/18/r... via @statnews.com

How RFK Jr., America's celebrity health secretary, is steamrolling science

RFK Jr. is plowing ahead with sweeping changes to U.S. health care that have thrilled supporters, purged opponents, and horrified critics.

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STAT @statnews.com · 16/10/2025

At the #STATSummit, former NIH National Human Genome Research Institute director Eric Green talks to STAT’s @aniloza.bsky.social about the cuts at the NIH. “There’s no reason to think we’ve bottomed out,” he said. “We can’t rebuild until we know what we even have left.”

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Baby KJ at STAT summit in a full tux 🥺🥺🥺

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Incredibly honored to win an Edward R. Murrow Award! To be associated with that name, and all the amazing journalists who won this year, is something I’ll never forget. Thank you @rtdna.bsky.social!!! www.rtf a.org/news/rtdna-announces-2025-edward-r-murrow-award-national-winners

RTDNA announces 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award national winners - Radio Television Digital News Association

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Our latest story on UnitedHealth Group examines how its research distorts the body of evidence on Medicare Advantage, a highly profitable line of business. www.statnews.com/2025/08/11/u... via @statnews.com

Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits

A STAT Investigation: Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits.

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Lizzy Lawrence @lizzylawrence.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

A look inside the ways UnitedHealth is able to control research into the Medicare Advantage program, from @bobjherman.bsky.social, @caseyross.bsky.social, @tarabannow.bsky.social and me: www.statnews.com/2025/08/11/u...

Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits

A STAT Investigation: Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits.

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Bob Herman @bobjherman.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

MAGA influencers are attacking Republicans with tweets supporting Medicare Advantage — and some of the language is almost verbatim from a dark money group called the Medicare Advantage Majority. Lawmakers are pissed. @caseyross.bsky.social and John Wilkerson dig in: www.statnews.com/2025/08/01/m...

MAGA influencers take a sudden interest in Medicare Advantage reforms, echoing a dark money group

It's not clear why right wing influencers are suddenly pushing back against Medicare reforms.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

MAGA influencers take a sudden interest in Medicare Advantage reforms, echoing a dark money group www.statnews.com/2025/08/01/m... via @statnews.com

MAGA influencers take a sudden interest in Medicare Advantage reforms, echoing a dark money group

It's not clear why right wing influencers are suddenly pushing back against Medicare reforms.

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Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I want to offer my sincerest thanks to @ewscrippsco.bsky.social for honoring our series of stories about UnitedHealth Group. I cannot think of a time when investigative journalism was more important, and I'm so pleased to be in the company of these stellar works. scripps.com/fund/news/sc...

Scripps Howard Fund announces winners of 72nd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards - Scripps

The winners of the 72nd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards exemplify the power of journalism in bringing to light critical societal issues. From revelations of financial mismanagement in a global hospit...

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

This internal UnitedHealth document landed in my inbox -- mistakenly -- and we decided to write about it. It details a pretty extraordinary chain of events... both with regard to the United's many challenges, and its handling of the doc itself. www.statnews.com/2025/06/04/u... via @statnews.com

Internal document shows how UnitedHealth executives prepared to tamp down investor unrest

An internal document reveals how UnitedHealth Group's leadership prepared to downplay complaints about its business practices at a shareholder meeting

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Scoop from @bobjherman.bsky.social: UnitedHealth, facing multiple investigations related to its collection of Medicare risk-adjustment money, is working on a new risk scoring system using AI. And it's already generated interest from Trump admin. www.statnews.com/2025/05/16/u... via @statnews.com

UnitedHealth’s Optum working on Medicare risk scoring system that would use AI

UnitedHealth’s Optum working on Medicare risk scoring system that would use artificial intelligence.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Today at #STATBreakkthrough Summit former FDA commissioner squarely confronted HHS Sec. RFK Jr's equivocations on the importance of vaccination.

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Bob Herman @bobjherman.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Huge news: Andrew Witty is out at UnitedHealth Group after a tumultuous four-year tenure. The company is going back to the man who built it into the sprawling, profit-hunting conglomerate it is today: Stephen Hemsley. www.statnews.com/2025/05/13/s...

UnitedHealth stock tumbles as CEO resigns, 2025 outlook pulled

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty stepped down and the company suspended its 2025 outlook.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

UnitedHealth stock tumbles as CEO resigns, 2025 outlook pulled www.statnews.com/2025/05/13/s... via @statnews.com

UnitedHealth stock tumbles as CEO resigns, 2025 outlook pulled

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty stepped down and the company suspended its 2025 outlook.

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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Elizabeth Holmes rises again — or at least her partner does. Story via me and @caseyross.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/05/12/e...

Elizabeth Holmes rises again — or at least her partner does

The emergence of Haemanthus, a company formed by Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans, triggered a mix of shock, anger, and rueful skepticism.

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Alexander Spinelli @alexander-spinelli.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Well, this is a tough one. Autism evaluations are being canceled over fears about a national registry @rosebroderick.bsky.social has the story in @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/a...

Autism evaluations are being canceled over fears about a national registry

Fears of landing on a federal list prompts parents, and adults, to cancel autism screening evaluations.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Huge thanks to @ewscrippsco.bsky.social for naming @statnews.com's health care's colossus series as a finalist for its award for excellence in national and international investigative reporting. It's really a thrill to be in the company of such amazing journalists! scripps.com/fund/journal...

Scripps Howard Awards | Fund | Scripps

The Scripps Howard Fund's Scripps Howard Awards honor the best of American journalism. Learn more about the Scripps Howard Awards.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

He's a faith-driven, 44-year-old health tech entrepreneur from Idaho who just got put in charge of Medicare. Read about his ambitions to reform the ~$1 trillion program in this deeply-reported profile by @mariojoze.bsky.social, via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/m... via @statnews.com

This health tech exec is in charge of Medicare, and he has big ambitions

A close look at Chris Klomp's path to the top of Medicare, which pays for the health care of 68 million Americans.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

STAT is undertaking a project to examine the impact on science of the early months of the Trump administration. This is crucial reporting by my colleagues @statnews.com who have been working nonstop to stay on top of this: www.statnews.com/2025/04/24/t... via @statnews.com

NIH grants plummeted $2.3 billion in Trump’s first months, as federal-academia partnership crumbles

The NIH has scaled back its awards of new grants by at least $2.3 billion since the beginning of the year, a STAT analysis shows.

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Rick Berke @rickberke.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

UnitedHealth discloses $1.7 million in security spending after slaying of top exec www.statnews.com/2025/04/21/u... via @statnews.com @bobjherman.bsky.social

UnitedHealth discloses $1.7 million in security spending after slaying of top exec

UnitedHealth has come to be seen a symbol of the country’s dysfunctional health care system.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Our analysis of memos Trump and Biden sent to executive agencies on the use of AI. Both urge civil rights protections, but Trump deletes the words "Bias" and "Diverse" -- two terms Biden used frequently in his instructions. via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/04/18/a... via @statnews.com

In directives to federal agencies, Trump charts a different course for AI

A closer look at how Trump's initial strategy for the use of artificial intelligence differs from Biden's approach.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Scoop from @lizzylawrence.bsky.social: A device maker whose peripheral artery disease test was featured in our series on UnitedHealth Group has offered to pay $30 million to settle potential charges with DOJ. Original story: tinyurl.com/mv78cf64 www.statnews.com/2025/04/16/s... via @statnews.com

Device maker that helped UnitedHealth collect billions offers to settle fraud claims with DOJ

Semler Scientific has offered to pay the Department of Justice nearly $30 million to settle federal health care fraud claims related to its peripheral artery disease test, QuantaFlo.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

“You need to have IGs that have that independence, where they can’t be interfered with. And as Congress developed these laws, they’re precisely for that reason. You’re not meant to get rid of IGs...because their work is unpopular." www.statnews.com/2025/04/11/f... via @statnews.com

Trump fired the top HHS watchdog. She says the future of health care oversight is grim if partisanship wins out

Before Trump fired her, Christi Grimm's office had recovered $30 billion for taxpayers.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Reporters @statnews.com interviewed more than two dozen employees of federal health agencies about cutbacks sweeping through their offices. Their findings detail critical supply shortages, confusion, and concern about preserving core functions: www.statnews.com/2025/04/11/h... via @statnews.com

Inside U.S. health agencies, workers confront chaos and questions as operations become unglued

The Trump administration’s remaking of HHS — in a matter of weeks — is sparking basic questions about how parts of the agency and those it oversees can continue to function.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

SCOOP: Mayo Clinic taps former Biden administration official to oversee its use of AI www.statnews.com/2025/04/10/m... via @statnews.com

Mayo Clinic taps former Biden administration official to oversee its use of AI

Exclusive: Micky Tripathi, former top HHS official, to join Mayo Clinic as a senior executive overseeing implementation of AI.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

'It's been manipulated': Republicans in Congress have long been a reliable source of support for Medicare Advantage. Now, amid mounting evidence of abuse by private insurers, some are saying it's time for a crack down. via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/04/08/r... via @statnews.com

Republicans are proud of creating Medicare Advantage. Now some are urging reform amid runaway costs

Republicans in Congress, long an unwavering source of support for privatized Medicare plans, are increasingly calling for reforms amid widespread evidence

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Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

“Medicare Advantage insurers pulled in an estimated $33 billion in additional payment from the government in 2021 as a result of these extra diagnoses, or codes, that made their members seem sicker…Almost $14 billion of that, or 42%, went to a single company: UnitedHealth…” shorturl.at/LH3s6

Study shows how UnitedHealth uses coding to rake in extra cash from Medicare Advantage

Health insurers in the Medicare Advantage business have a big incentive to diagnose their members with lots of health conditions.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Breaking: A new report by US Rep. Pat Ryan details hundreds of consumer complaints about UnitedHealth practices in Hudson Valley. Ryan wrote: "For anyone not convinced urgent change is needed, read every damn story below." via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/u... via @statnews.com

Inquiry by New York congressman reveals frustration over UnitedHealth practices in Hudson Valley

A report by a New York congressman details consumer and employee grievances with UnitedHealth Group’s management of two medical groups

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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

When #measles vaccination rates fall, measles cases rise. This is as predictable as night following day. Happening now in Vietnam, but coming to communities near you if rates here continue to decline. That's a lot of sick kids, missed school. (From @airfinity.bsky.social's daily newsletter)

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Something worth watching, via @statnews.com: Health insurers are rapidly ramping up AI use. Regulators and industry watchdogs struggling to get details on use cases, training and testing of models, and impacts on patients. www.statnews.com/2025/03/25/h... via @statnews.com

Health insurers’ rapid adoption of AI tools is outpacing regulators’ ability to keep watch

Health insurers are using more AI but a lack of transparency makes it difficult to understand the impact on patients

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings will be in Nashville, TN, August 2–7. There's still time to get involved through late-breaking sessions! Submit proposals on recent, relevant topics by April 15. Learn more:

2025 Joint Statistical Meetings - Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society

The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America. Attended by more than 5,000 people, meeting activities include oral presentations, panel…

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STAT @statnews.com · 20/03/2025

RFK Jr.'s comments on vitamin A and cod liver oil as treatments for measles are "extremely damaging because the impression it leaves to consumers is that there is a treatment available for measles, when in fact there is not," former FDA head @scottgottliebmd.bsky.social says at #STATBreakthrough:

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

@lizzylawrence.bsky.social hosting a great session on what is being lost in science as the admin changes how it handles diversity and equity in science with @hollylynchez.bsky.social Melissa Simon & @jondoesscience at #statbreakthrough

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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Spectacular discussion about the impact on science of the US government cuts at the @statnews.com #BreakthroughSummit. So much damage being done. Really touched a nerve with a very engaged audience.

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STAT @statnews.com · 13/03/2025

A group of senators sent letters to five telehealth companies that offer care through direct-to-consumer portals from pharmaceutical manufacturers Pfizer and Eli Lilly, interrogating their financial relationships.

Telehealth platforms in senators' crosshairs over relationship with Eli Lilly, Pfizer

Senators ask if contracts between drugmakers and telehealth companies violate the federal anti-kickback statute.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Exclusive: DOJ is probing Semler Scientific for possible violations of the False Claims Act related to the use of its QuantaFlo test for PAD. Last year, @statnews.com found QFlo generated lucrative diagnoses for United and other insurers. www.statnews.com/2025/03/03/d... via @statnews.com

DOJ probes device maker whose test resulted in lucrative diagnoses for UnitedHealth and other insurers

The Department of Justice is investigating Semler Scientific for possible violations of an anti-fraud law related to its marketing of an artery disease test

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Lizzy Lawrence @lizzylawrence.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Following complaints from constituents, New York congressman Pat Ryan is launching an examination of UnitedHealth Group’s management of large physician groups in the state’s Hudson Valley region.From @caseyross.bsky.social: www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/c...

New York congressman launches examination of UnitedHealth clinics in Hudson Valley

Ryan said he's received complaints about scheduling, wait times, billing, and care at CareMount and Crystal Run.

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Brittany Trang @brittanytrang.com · 25/02/2025

21 federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE slash size of government. They noted DOGE interviewers "refused to identify themselves, asked questions about political loyalty, attempted to pit colleagues against each other, and demonstrated limited technical ability."

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...

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Bob Herman @bobjherman.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

UnitedHealth Group has been under siege since Brian Thompson’s killing, becoming the poster child of our dysfunctional health system. But it is also pushing back. Read more from @tarabannow.bsky.social, @caseyross.bsky.social, @lizzylawrence.bsky.social, and me. www.statnews.com/2025/02/25/u...

Under siege after a tragedy, UnitedHealth grapples with fresh security threats and a customer backlash

Heightened security at UnitedHealth Group's Minnesota headquarters in the wake of a top executive’s killing is the most conspicuous sign of a company under siege.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Check out Part 7 of our exclusive series on UnitedHealth Group. The story tracks the company's response to security threats and surging anger over care denials following the killing of the CEO of its insurance business. Via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/02/25/u... via @statnews.com

Under siege after a tragedy, UnitedHealth grapples with fresh security threats and a customer backlash

Heightened security at UnitedHealth Group's Minnesota headquarters in the wake of a top executive’s killing is the most conspicuous sign of a company under siege.

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Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I'm so honored to share a George Polk Award with 3 amazing colleagues -- @bobjherman.bsky.social, @tarabannow.bsky.social and @lizzylawrence.bsky.social! Our stories on UnitedHealth Group expose conflicts of interest that hurt patients, physicians and taxpayers — and undermine trust in health care.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

EXCLUSIVE: A STAT examination of company documents and expert interviews reveals that AI-powered biotechs like Absci and competitor Generate routinely aggrandize their AI abilities. Reporting by @brittanytrang.bsky.social, via @statnews.com: www.statnews.com/2025/02/10/a... via @statnews.com

Two biotechs say they're using AI to conjure drugs from scratch. Their documents suggest otherwise

A STAT examination shows how AI-powered biotechs like Absci and Generate Biomedicines routinely aggrandize their AI capabilities.

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Matthew Herper @matthewherper.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Experts fear disruptions at FDA as Trump offers buyouts and layoff reports swirl Departures may make it harder for FDA to oversee food, medicine, and devices www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/f...

Experts fear disruptions at FDA as Trump offers buyouts and layoff reports swirl

The FDA is always trying to staff up, and already struggles to fulfill some duties.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Class action suit over UnitedHealth’s AI care denials nears key moment www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/u... via @statnews.com

Class action suit over UnitedHealth’s AI care denials nears key moment

A ruling may come this month on UnitedHealth's motion to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from STAT reporting on the firm's use of AI to cut off rehabilitative care.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Please tune in, looking forward to an informative conversation with a super smart colleague!

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

DeepSeek may have been a breakout moment for China in AI. But it wasn't a surprise to people who have watched the growing influence of Chinese AI in drug development. via @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/c... via @statnews.com

DeepSeek signals China’s rising influence in AI — and AI drug development

There is growing enthusiasm about China’s potential to speed up drug development with AI. And companies outside the country are paying attention.

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Lison Joseph @lisonjoseph.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

How AI helps drug developers skirt pharma’s ‘dirty little secret,’ where @brittanytrang.bsky.social talks to a senior exec at Owkin, a French biotech. www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/o... via @statnews.com

How AI helps drug developers skirt pharma’s ‘dirty little secret’

Andrew Pierce, senior executive at French biotech Owkin, on how artificial intelligence can make the drug development process more efficient.

Casey Ross @caseyross.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

BREAKING: Trump administration cancels meetings of health technology advisory committee HITAC helps to formulate rules surrounding data exchange, and use of AI in health care. No info given on the reason for the cancellations or what comes next. www.statnews.com/2025/01/29/h... via @statnews.com

Trump administration cancels meetings of health technology advisory committee

Trump administration has canceled meetings of a health tech advisory committee that helps formulate rules around the use of health data and AI.

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Adam Feuerstein✡️ @adamfeuerstein.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Hey folks -- STAT will be covering tomorrow's RFK Jr. confirmation hearing with a live blog run by our indefatigable DC correspondents. Stay tuned tomorrow morning for a link. Thank you!