Underpay. the jury unanimously found United guilty of "oppression, fraud, and malice" in its conduct

 

Underpaying physicians

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In late 2021, Tennessee-based physician network TeamHealth sued UnitedHealthcare in the 8th District Court of Clark County, Nevada, alleging the insurer underpaid claims to three of TeamHealth's Nevada-based affiliates. In November 2021, the jury unanimously found United guilty of "oppression, fraud, and malice" in its conduct and awarded TeamHealth $2.65 million in compensatory damages.^[122] In December, the jury reconvened to determine punitive damages and awarded TeamHealth $60 million.^[123] TeamHealth plans to pursue similar legal action against United and other insurers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas.^[124]

underpay

/ˌʌndəˈpeɪ/

verb

1. pay too little to (someone).

   "many firms were illegally underpaying workers"

   • pay less than is due for (something).

     "late or underpaid tax"