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.
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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
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Latest news about UnitedHealth Group
In short: UnitedHealth Group reported strong second-quarter earnings, raised its 2026 guidance, and expanded its $1.5 billion AI investment plan.
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
UnitedHealth beats Q2 earnings, raises 2026 gui... | Pluang
UnitedHealth Group reported strong Q2 results with beats on revenue and EPS, and raised its full-year 2026 guidance. The company maintained a stable medical loss...
UnitedHealth CFO delivers blunt verdict on the company s big reset
Optum Health hit a wall due to rising costs and restrictive Medicare Advantage payments.
Healthcare headlines focus on UnitedHealth, Amgen, and CooperCompanies
The XLV ETF slumps as UnitedHealth sells Optum stake, Amgen drops on trial news, CooperCompanies cuts guidance, and Novo Nordisk gets downgraded.
UnitedHealth CFO says ‘tough decisions’ in Medicare Advantage are paying off
UnitedHealth CFO says tough decisions in Medicare Advantage improve margins and position the company for competitive 2027 open enrollment plans.
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