UnitedHealth Group commits to behavioral health quality standards
Optum became the first national health system to adopt evidence-based clinical pathways for behavioral health providers.
Latest UnitedHealth Group News & Updates
See the latest news and media coverage for UnitedHealth Group. We track all announcements, press releases, and industry mentions in real time, all in one place.
Health care and well-being company
unitedhealthgroup.com- Headquarters
- Eden Prairie , United States
- Founded year
- 1977
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 90,000+
- Industry
- Life & Health Insurance
Last updated
Latest news about UnitedHealth Group
In short: UnitedHealth Group surpassed Q2 2026 earnings expectations and raised its full-year guidance while navigating significant legal scrutiny.
Company announcements
UnitedHealth Group reports second quarter 2026 results
Revenue was $112B, earnings per share $6.04, adjusted $6.38, and full-year guidance raised.
UnitedHealth Group's Optum Financial acquires Alegeus Technologies
The acquisition adds benefits administration for consumer-directed healthcare accounts, expanding Optum's portfolio.
UnitedHealth Group cuts most prior authorization for pediatric care
The company removes two-thirds of requirements for members under 18 and introduces waivers for certain procedures at pediatric hospitals.
Media coverage
Trump Administration Pulls the Plug on a Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the Bailout Is Over as Seniors Brace for 2027...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D...
UnitedHealth Just Gave Wall Street a Clearer Turnaround Signal
Detailed price information for Unitedhealth Group (UNH-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
Medicare Drug Plan Premiums Are About to Jump for 25 Million Seniors
The Trump administration will end federal subsidies for Medicare Part D drug plans after 2026.
Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidies
The Trump administration will end federal subsidies for Medicare Part D drug plans after 2026.
Never miss news about UnitedHealth Group
Track UnitedHealth Group and your other target companies to get real-time alerts and weekly summaries delivered straight to your inbox.
UnitedHealth Group competitors & trending companies
Browse news for competitors to UnitedHealth Group and other trending companies.
CVS
Elevance
Centene
Cigna
Humana
VTX
AITX
Amrize
Advocate Health
Arconic
ARDG
Ashland
LB Pharmaceuticals
Gossamer Bio
USAR
Simpson Strong‑Tie
Celestica
Capricor
MediaAlpha
3D Systems
Generate:Biomedicines
FutureFuel
WisdomTree
Celeris
Coupang
LiveWire
Fermi
Science
Biglari Holdings Inc.
Pega
Global Self Storage
Utz
Humanoid
Diverzify