U.S. health system needs to be less complex, less costly

UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: US health care needs to be ‘less confusing, less complex and less costly’
In its first results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, prompting its shares to fall in early morning trading despite quarterly profit beating projections.
UnitedHealth Group CEO says complex US healthcare system needs to change
UnitedHealth reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that reflected persistent challenges for the health insurance sector.
UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Healthcare Stocks Fall After UnitedHealth Posts Higher Medical Costs
Healthcare shares sold off after UnitedHealth Group said its medical costs rose last quarter, underscoring fears the issue may still weigh on the sector in 2025. The industry bellwether's earnings wer
UnitedHealth CEO comments on changing PBM rates
Says that while the company offers customers 100% pass-through options, “a small number have historically elected other models.” Witty says “We

UnitedHealth 4Q Revenue Rises

UnitedHealth CEO admits 3 major issues with the health system in first public comments since executive’s murder
Andrew Witty made his comments during an earnings call reporting $14 billion in 2024 net income.
Why UnitedHealth Stock Was Pulling Back Today
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UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder
Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected profit in the final ...
UnitedHealth Group CEO: ‘The Health System Needs To Function Better’
In his first public comments since one of his executives was shot to death, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said the ...
UnitedHealth hit by stubbornly high medical costs, shares fall
UnitedHealth's high medical costs and lower-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter underscored persistent challenges at ...
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Good morning and welcome to the UnitedHealth Group fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. A question-and ...
UnitedHealth Group 2024 Profits Hit $14 Billion Despite Cyberattack, Rising Costs
UnitedHealth Group reported $14.4 billion in 2024 profits as its UnitedHealthcare health insurance and Optum provider ...
UnitedHealth Charged Cancer Patients 5000%, Bombshell FTC Report Claims
A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report found that the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have taken in large ...