On September 5, 2025, U.S. officials filed two objections to the proposed sale order for The Villages Health’s assets to CenterWell Senior Primary Care (Humana’s subsidiary) for $50 million. The objections focus on the language in the sale order, which the government argues is overly broad and could shield an extensive list of parties from civil or criminal liability related to the $361 million Medicare overbilling issue. Specifically, the government is concerned that the sale order might prevent it from pursuing claims against the final buyer or other parties, not only for the overbilling case but also for unrelated healthcare claims. The U.S. Attorney’s objection emphasizes that the sale should not impede ongoing investigations into the overbilling, which was self-reported by The Villages Health in December 2024 after discovering improper Medicare coding practices.
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