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Racial bias found in health care company algorithm

New York insurance regulators are opening an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations it uses a racially biased algorithm. A new study says the software led to lower levels of care for black patients than white patients. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joined CBSN AM to discuss how the algorithm works and the impact it has on patients.
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