The allegation that Elevance Health paid unlawful kickbacks, in violation of the False Claims Act and by discriminating against Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities, represents a severe breach of ethical business practices. This misconduct, which prioritizes profits over the well-being of vulnerable populations, contributes to the erosion of trust and undermines fair business practices.

DOJ sues Aetna, Humana and Elevance for allegedly paying illegal kickbacks

The complaint alleges that Elevance Health paid illegal kickbacks to brokers in exchange for Medicare Advantage enrollments and intentionally steered disabled beneficiaries away from certain plans, reflecting unethical business practices and a disregard for equitable treatment of vulnerable populations. These actions place the company on a strongly negative footing in terms of business practices and ethical responsibility.

The United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Three National Health Insurance Companies and Three Brokers Alleging Unlawful Kickbacks and Discrimination Against Disabled Americans

Elevance Health's significant political donations, including over $1 million towards election-related campaigns and contributions to influential lawmakers, indicate a clear attempt to curry favor with an administration aligned with authoritarian and far-right policies. This funding helps bolster political actors associated with undermining progressive initiatives, which is concerning from an anti-fascist perspective.

Elevance Health, Centene donated to Trump inaugural fund, key lawmakers

The disclosure of $1,210,000 in lobbying expenses indicates a significant corporate effort to influence healthcare legislation. While lobbying is a common activity, from an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate political influence raises concerns about prioritizing corporate profit over public welfare and democratic accountability, particularly when substantial sums are involved in shaping policy outcomes. This underscores the risks of corporate interference in public policymaking.

Lobbying Update: $1,210,000 of ELEVANCE HEALTH INC. lobbying was just disclosed

Corporate political contributions, such as the $1,147,500 donated by Elevance Health, can undermine democratic accountability by amplifying corporate influence in electoral processes. Although the donations are bipartisan, the sizeable sum raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective about the undemocratic powers of corporate money.

Elevance Health PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates

The documented contributions by Elevance Health's PAC to a wide spectrum of political committees—including several right-leaning groups—indicate a pattern of corporate political activity that could influence policy in ways that undermine progressive and anti-authoritarian agendas. Such financial involvement raises concerns about corporate influence in politics from an anti-fascist perspective.

Elevance Health PAC to PAC/Party - OpenSecrets

Elevance Health's PAC raised a substantial sum, which is directed towards lobbying and influencing political outcomes. From an anti-fascist perspective, such significant political spending raises concerns about the potential for corporate money to undercut democratic accountability and possibly support authoritarian policies. The lack of transparency about the recipients of these funds adds to broader concerns regarding corporate influence in politics.

PAC Profile: Elevance Health

The lawsuit alleges that Elevance Health engaged in unethical business practices by submitting inaccurate claims for Medicare Advantage plans, thereby defrauding CMS. This behavior undermines transparency and accountability in the health insurance sector and can have detrimental impacts on a vulnerable population, amplifying systemic issues in corporate practices.

Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud