UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:UNH) reported its financial results on Thursday after a tumultuous fourth quarter that included the murder of UnitedHealthcare division CEO Brian Thompson and broad public outrage over the nation's health care system.  What To Know: UnitedHealth posted mixed financial results for the quarter, beating earnings estimates, but missing on revenue by nearly $1 billion. The insurer also reported that its full-year medica…

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Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024

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The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.

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UnitedHealth, in which slain CEO Brian Thompson was employed, has been allegedly accused of overcharging patients suffering from dangerous and severe cancer by near about more than 1000% for their medication.

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UnitedHealth, the company that employed slain CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly overcharged some cancer patients by more than 1,000% for their medications

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew WItty said on Thursday the company is confident it will be able to grow its business in fiscal year 2025. His optimism comes shortly after the head of its insurance unit was gunned down in New York City, inciting a heated conversation about the role of the health insurance industry in the United States. "The people of UnitedHealth Group remain focused on making high-quality, affordable health care more available to …

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UnitedHealth Group aims to get back to business after CEO murder

By Sriparna Roy and Amina Niasse (Reuters) - Analysts and investors are awaiting details behind UnitedHealth Group's 2025 outlook when it reports quarterly results on Thursday, after its investor day presentations were canceled last month by the murder of executive Brian Thompson outside the New York hotel where the meeting was set to take place. The company in a press release on Dec. 3 said it was expecting a profit of $29.50 to $30 per share, …

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UnitedHealth Group CEO Sir Andrew Witty addressed the issues of the role that the company plays in the U.S. healthcare system while it released its first earnings report since the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, the head of the company’s insurance division. The results showed achievements and challenges as they highlighted the financial and political pressures the firm is facing. During the earnings call, Sir Andrew defended UnitedHealth’s cont…

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UnitedHealth CEO Defends Firm Amid Profit Decline Since Brian Thompson's Murder

UnitedHealth's CEO acknowledged discontent with the health care system, but quickly shifted the blame elsewhere.

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UnitedHealth mounts full defense of its business in wake of Thompson’s killing

By Sriparna Roy and Amina Niasse (Reuters) – Analysts and investors are awaiting details behind UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)’s 2025 outlook when it reports quarterly results on Thursday, after its investor day presentations were canceled last month by the murder of executive Brian Thompson outside the New York hotel where the meeting was set to take place. The company in a press release on Dec. 3 said it was expecting a profit of $29.50 to $30 …

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UnitedHealth Group reported on Thursday that it earned less than expected this past quarter, citing higher medical costs and pressure on its insurance division at a time when the company is still reeling from the shocking murder of a top executive last month. Revenues for UnitedHealth Group amounted to $100.8 billion for the fourth quarter, below what analysts had predicted but still 6.8 percent higher than in the same quarter the year before. T…

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