STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
Peter Haytaian, a former executive at Elevance Health, has been ordered to testify in a Medicare Advantage fraud case. The ruling by a judge allows the Department of Justice to question Haytaian, who has been a key figure in the case for six years. Elevance had previously blocked his deposition, claiming he lacked knowledge of the relevant business practices.
- ▪Peter Haytaian will sit for a deposition in a federal case alleging fraud by Elevance Health in its Medicare Advantage plans.
- ▪The Department of Justice has sought to interview Haytaian since February, marking a significant development in the case.
- ▪Elevance argued that Haytaian lacked personal knowledge of the business practices in question, despite his oversight of government health plans.
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STAT PlusInsurance Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case Peter Haytaian will have to sit for deposition with Department of Justice, judge rules Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article Michael Conroy/AP By Bob HermanMay 21, 2026 Business of Health Care Reporter Bob Herman[email protected]Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.
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