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April 17, 2025
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April 10, 2025
As part of our commitment to improve health outcomes, the United Health Foundation has partnered with Cherokee Health Systems to expand and enhance a prescription delivery program.
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April 03, 2025
The United Health Foundation announced more than $7 million in new grant partnerships to increase access to maternal and infant health care, address gaps in care for women and children, and to grow and support the doula workforce in Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico and Wisconsin.
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March 28, 2025
At Genoa Healthcare and PharmScript, part of Optum Rx, pharmacists are a critical part of the care team who work hand-in-hand with providers to deliver high-quality, convenient patient-centered care.
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March 26, 2025
In a new peer-reviewed paper published in the American Journal of Managed Care, findings show traditional Medicare patients cared for by physician groups operating under accountable, value-based care arrangements with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have better health outcomes.
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March 24, 2025
As part of a recent partnership to support a healthy environment for growth and development for children in Tennessee, Optum Rx teamed with TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, to provide free diapers for Tennessee children through the pharmacy benefit.
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March 24, 2025
UnitedHealth Group will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, April 17, 2025, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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March 20, 2025
Effective immediately and with full implementation by January 2028, Optum Rx will align payment models more closely to the costs pharmacies may face due to manufacturer pricing actions.
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March 19, 2025
Optum Rx is committed to making prescription drugs more affordable and the pharmacy experience simpler for consumers with chronic conditions, eliminating up to 25% of reauthorizations, which is equal to more than 10% of overall pharmacy prior authorizations.
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February 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025
Optum Frontier Therapies is specifically designed to support the evolution of a rare disease patient’s needs and provide care throughout their journey with monitoring of progress and symptoms, and partnerships with providers, to help achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
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February 21, 2025
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February 19, 2025
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February 13, 2025
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February 12, 2025
Students benefiting from the first year of Optum Rx’s scholarship program with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) – a historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida – say the program has enabled them to prioritize their work inside the classroom to help prepare for careers in pharmacy.
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February 11, 2025
Optum Health primary care practices outperform competitors when treating Medicare Advantage patients
Medicare Advantage patients visiting an Optum Health primary care practice with employed physicians receive better care at a lower total cost than those who visit hospital-based and physician-owned practices, according to new research from UnitedHealth Group.
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February 07, 2025
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in value-based MA plans where doctors are accountable for the cost and quality of care experience better outcomes, according to peer-reviewed research.
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February 05, 2025
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January 31, 2025
When UnitedHealth Group set out to reimagine consumer benefits two years ago, we asked consumers what they wanted from a health plan now and in the future. Three out of four wished their health care experiences were more personalized, citing cost savings as the most critical factor.
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January 31, 2025
Today, nearly half of the 13 million people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are not in good health. The home is becoming an optimal setting for delivering value-based care, especially for patients who are most in need and have limited access to care.
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January 31, 2025
Value-based care is a UnitedHealth Group ambition grounded in our ability to create connections across care delivery, technology, pharmacy, benefits and financial services – centered around the patient and provider.
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January 16, 2025
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported full year and fourth quarter 2024 results reflecting diversified growth in serving people more extensively at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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December 31, 2024
UnitedHealth Group will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, January 16, 2025, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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December 30, 2024
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December 13, 2024
UnitedHealth Group today issued the following update.
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December 13, 2024
UnitedHealth Group today provided the following information regarding UnitedHealthcare’s medical claims approval rate.
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December 05, 2024
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December 04, 2024
We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
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December 03, 2024
UnitedHealth Group issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on December 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 26, 2024
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference for analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.
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November 12, 2024
Following the DOJ legal action aimed at blocking the proposed combination of Optum and Amedisys, Optum has issued the following statement.
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November 12, 2024
Optum Savings IQ™ enables automation of search and enrollment in financial assistance programs from all sources and helps to save patients more than $2,500 annually.
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November 06, 2024
The UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $2.10 per share, to be paid on December 17, 2024, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business December 9, 2024.
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November 01, 2024
UnitedHealthcare has announced a significant expansion of its Individual & Family Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans, now offering coverage in 30 states.
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October 31, 2024
As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, clinicians should be cognizant of ways technology is enhancing our ability to assess patients’ risk of developing breast cancer, and to drive appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment earlier.
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October 24, 2024
Today, millions of Americans live miles away from access to their essential medications, while skyrocketing drug prices, set by manufacturers, are squeezing reimbursement pharmacists receive when dispensing a drug. Low-income communities disproportionately lack access to pharmacies due to transportation barriers, systemic inequalities and distance. As a result, individuals in these communities have a harder time adhering to medication schedules and experience wider health disparities.
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October 22, 2024
Optum Rx PreCheck Prior Authorization reduces physician administrative burden and expedites prior authorization approvals
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October 16, 2024
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October 15, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported third quarter 2024 results reflecting
broad-based growth in the number of people served by Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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October 08, 2024
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October 03, 2024
UnitedHealthcare today announced a $335,000 commitment in funding to Idaho organizations to help close gaps in care among underserved communities, including people in rural areas, individuals with chronic conditions and seniors.
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October 01, 2024
UnitedHealthcare today introduced its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, featuring more choice, broad access to care and stability in the most popular benefits to meet the evolving and varied needs of Medicare consumers.
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September 30, 2024
The United Health Foundation's Diversity in Health Care Scholarship program provides scholarships to current and future health professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to make a difference in health care and improve their clinical skills and credentials
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September 20, 2024
PBMs, like Optum Rx, are the key counterweight to pharmaceutical companies’ otherwise unchecked monopoly power to set and raise drug prices.
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September 18, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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September 17, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico today announced a $250,000 investment in school-based health care provider Goodside Health to expand access to integrated physical and behavioral health care services to 50 New Mexico schools.
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September 13, 2024
UnitedHealth Group will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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August 30, 2024
UnitedHealthcare has awarded $114,500 to seven organizations aimed at improving health outcomes across Iowa.
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August 29, 2024
UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill Industries International today announced a three-year, $4.5 million strategic partnership to increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities in 25 states through 38 Goodwill® organizations.
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August 27, 2024
Healthy women and children are the foundation of communities across the country – and it is critical to understand the disparities they face.
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August 14, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina announced it has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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August 13, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida has been selected to serve Medicaid members in three regions in collaboration with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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August 08, 2024
Setting the record straight on HouseCalls, Medicare Advantage and the demonstrably superior health outcomes and cost savings delivered to more than 33 million American seniors each year.
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August 07, 2024
The UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $2.10 per share, to be paid on September 24, 2024, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business September 16, 2024.
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July 24, 2024
UnitedHealth Group has invested $25 million as part of an effort to advance health equity for veterans experiencing homelessness and low and middle-income individuals.
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July 17, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island has been selected by the State of Rhode Island to serve Medicaid members through the Medicaid Managed Care Services program.
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July 16, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter 2024 results reflecting
broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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June 24, 2024
Health systems are increasingly moving toward value-based care, a model that prioritizes early intervention, rewards high-quality care, delivers better outcomes and drives lower costs. Caitlin Zulla, Optum Health East CEO, discussed what’s needed for a successful transition to value-based care at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Health Care Business Conference in Philadelphia earlier this year.
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June 14, 2024
UnitedHealth Group will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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June 11, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas has announced a $1 million investment in school-based health care provider Goodside Health to conduct EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) wellness events in 200 schools located throughout Texas.
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June 05, 2024
UnitedHealth Group provided updates on its 2024 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors.
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June 04, 2024
UnitedHealth Group partnered with housing developer the Vecino Group, the National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT) and the East Point Housing Authority (EPHA) on the $24 million redevelopment of a property that has been closed since 2004 and now includes 88 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for families earning between $30,000 and $40,000 annually.
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June 04, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community & State of Iowa has announced a $1.5 million investment in school-based telehealth to expand access to mental health care for K-12 students in Iowa.
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May 30, 2024
The recently released 12th edition of the America’s Health Rankings® 2024 Senior Report provides a comprehensive view of the health of America’s older adults, capturing key trends, successes and challenges across 52 measures of health and well-being.
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May 23, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas has been selected by the State of Kansas as one of three managed care organizations to administer KanCare, the statewide Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
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May 20, 2024
Building upon Cost Made Clear payment solutions announced last year, Optum Rx continues to lead the industry with innovative, varied solutions that support demand for transparency and choice while addressing rising drug trend.
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May 16, 2024
UnitedHealth Group, in its newly released 2023 Sustainability Report, details progress in helping people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
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May 16, 2024
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May 15, 2024
UnitedHealth Group has invested more than $1 billion in affordable housing, a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing health equity.
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May 06, 2024
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May 06, 2024
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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April 24, 2024
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $2 million grant partnership with Native American Connections (NAC).
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April 24, 2024
The three-year, $2 million grant partnership will provide integrated behavioral health and primary care for Native Americans and underserved individuals and families living in Phoenix, Arizona.
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April 22, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is announcing support for people who may be concerned about their personal data potentially being impacted based on preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation and review of the data involved in the malicious criminal cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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April 17, 2024
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan as one of the nine managed care organizations to administer the Comprehensive Health Care Program (CHCP).
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April 16, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter 2024 results reflecting broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare, medical care activity consistent with expectations and the impact of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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April 10, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania has provided a $180,000 investment to the United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) to support aging and disability services for adults across the state.
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March 26, 2024
UnitedHealth Group is advancing a sustainable future through two new renewable energy initiatives: a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Ørsted and a separate investment in a renewable solar project owned by Swift Current Energy
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March 18, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) continues to make progress in mitigating the impact to consumers and care providers of the unprecedented cyberattack on the U.S. health system and the Change Healthcare services, while continuing to expand financial assistance to affected providers.
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March 18, 2024
UnitedHealth Group will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m.
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March 07, 2024
UnitedHealth Group continues to make substantial progress in mitigating the impact to consumers and care providers of the unprecedented cyberattack on the U.S. health system and the Change Healthcare claims and payment infrastructure.
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February 23, 2024
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.88 per share, to be paid on March 19, 2024, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business March 11, 2024.
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February 07, 2024
UnitedHealthcare of California’s commercial HMO plan has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
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February 06, 2024
UnitedHealthcare Catalyst, a community-based program that uses data to tackle the highest-priority health challenges in local communities, has just launched in Owensboro, Kentucky, with a focus on type 2 diabetes.
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January 12, 2024
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported full year and fourth quarter 2023
results reflecting broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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January 04, 2024
Recently launched initiatives by Optum Rx enable more than 26,000 in-network community and independent pharmacies with expanded support to strengthen access to care and improve outcomes for the patients they serve
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December 12, 2023
Optum Rx, a pharmacy care services company, has launched Optum Rx Weight Engage, a comprehensive weight management and wellness support program. Optum Rx Weight Engage will be available to consumers of plan sponsors, including employers, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
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December 12, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Friday, January 12, 2024, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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December 11, 2023
UnitedHealth Group has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2023 in the Health Care Providers & Services Industry
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December 07, 2023
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s Medicaid agency, has announced its intention to award UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona as one of two organizations to administer its Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) EPD program for individuals who are elderly and/or have a physical disability.
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December 05, 2023
Just released, the America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report shows eight chronic conditions have reached the highest prevalence in the report’s history. These include arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression and diabetes.
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November 28, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on November 29, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 22, 2023
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 16, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
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November 15, 2023
Enabled by a $3 million grant partnership with the United Health Foundation, Children’s Minnesota has taken a data-driven approach to reduce flu vaccination disparities among thousands of underserved kids in the Twin Cities.
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November 15, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has announced $200,000 in grant funding to six local organizations supporting children in foster care and transition age youth across the state.
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November 13, 2023
In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, is donating $1 million to Save the Children and Direct Relief to help with urgent needs such as food, water and medical supplies in Israel and Gaza.
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November 09, 2023
Optum Rx, a pharmacy services company, today announced additional actions to make insulin more affordable, moving several rapid-, short- and long-acting insulins to tier one, which offers the lowest cash price consumers pay.
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November 08, 2023
The UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.88 per share, to be paid on December 12, 2023, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business December 4, 2023.
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November 03, 2023
UnitedHealth Group announced Charlie Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts and a prominent former health care executive, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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November 02, 2023
Diabetes contributed to more than 100,000 deaths in 2021 alone, making it one of the deadliest and most common chronic diseases in the United States.
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October 26, 2023
The United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $2.3 million grant partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to help increase access to prostate and colorectal cancer education, screening and support for historically underserved individuals across Louisiana
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October 26, 2023
Isiah Skinner Jr., owner of Skinner’s Barbershop in Morgan City, La., has been hosting annual Barbershop Bash events since 2013 as a way for men to receive free, preventive cancer screenings and education.
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October 25, 2023
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October 24, 2023
UnitedHealthcare announced its 2024 Individual and Family ACA Marketplace Plans, which feature affordable coverage, convenient access to care and a wide range of benefits in 26 states.
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October 23, 2023
UnitedHealth Group Treasury announced a $5 million investment in Enable Ventures to expand opportunities for people with disabilities.
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October 17, 2023
Optum Rx opened a state-of-the-art home delivery pharmacy today in Mesa, Arizona.
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October 17, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky has earned Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
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October 13, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported third quarter 2023 performance led by broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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October 05, 2023
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October 04, 2023
ProHealth Care and Optum have entered into a strategic relationship to enhance patient care, deliver innovative technology solutions and help ProHealth Care maintain its focus on serving patients and the community.
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October 04, 2023
This year’s report builds on the America’s Health Rankings platform’s longstanding commitment to better understand the comprehensive health and well-being of women and children by analyzing the latest data on 122 measures from 34 distinct data sources.
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October 01, 2023
UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans, delivering a simpler member experience with enhanced benefits, broad network access and cost-savings through valuable specialty and prescription drug coverage.
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September 27, 2023
UnitedHealthcare and Fairview celebrated their one-year anniversary of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, a partnership between the two organizations that was announced in August 2022 to target health disparities and remove barriers to care and wellness.
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September 13, 2023
UnitedHealth Group will release its third quarter 2023 financial results on Friday, October 13, 2023, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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September 12, 2023
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas as one of the seven managed care organizations to administer the Medicaid managed care program STAR+PLUS.
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August 23, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan awarded five federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) $100,000 grants to expand access to behavioral health services across the state.
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August 23, 2023
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.88 per share, to be paid on September 19, 2023, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business September 11, 2023.
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August 17, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department has announced its intention to award UnitedHealthcare as one of four organizations to administer Turquoise Care, the state’s Medicaid program, statewide.
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August 15, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has provided $2.85 million to four organizations working to advance the direct service health workforce in the state.
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August 08, 2023
Optum, a diversified health services company, and Capella University, an accredited online university, announced a new educational program designed to address the growing need for skilled, advanced practice nurses.
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August 02, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio announced it was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
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July 31, 2023
At the recent Aspen Ideas Health event in Colorado, Optum Health Chief Nursing Officer Kristy Duffey shared ways UnitedHealth Group is using technology to increase access to mental health care for patients and reduce workplace stress for clinicians.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Washington to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Colorado to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare is donating $11 million in grants through its Empowering Health program to community-based organizations across 12 states.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Kansas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to two community-based organizations in Minnesota to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Rhode Island to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in New York to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Pennsylvania to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.4 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in Massachusetts to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 25, 2023
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 19, 2023
Optum Rx scholarship fund helps support underrepresented pharmacy students at Florida A&M University
Representation of minorities among pharmacy professions is lacking, with access to funding for graduate pharmacy programs among the top barriers contributing to low numbers of underrepresented students enrolled in pharmacy schools.
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July 18, 2023
As communities across the country recover from the health effects of the pandemic, individuals are feeling the impact of mental and behavioral health challenges.
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July 14, 2023
Strong and well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the second quarter of 2023.
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July 03, 2023
A recent Fortune article provided an in-depth look at value-based care, sharing strategies deployed by UnitedHealth Group and others.
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June 23, 2023
Starting July 1, clients of Optum Rx will have access to three biosimilar alternatives for HUMIRA, a highly utilized biologic medication used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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June 22, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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June 20, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Catalyst, a community-based program that leverages data to drive better health, will launch in Southwest Georgia.
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June 15, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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June 13, 2023
UnitedHealth Group published its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details progress toward long-term commitments along with efforts to help meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.
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June 07, 2023
UnitedHealth Group announced an increase to its dividend and provided an update on its 2023 annual shareholder meeting.
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June 06, 2023
Medicare Advantage patients who received in-home, preventive wellness assessments via the Optum HouseCalls program spent less time in emergency room and inpatient hospital settings, researchers at Yale Medicine working in collaboration with Optum have found.
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June 05, 2023
Optum, a diversified health services company, has submitted an all-cash proposal to the Board of Directors of Amedisys, a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, to combine with Amedisys.
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June 02, 2023
Solutions are designed to ensure the more than 26,000 community and independent pharmacies in our network can support expanded access to care, improve outcomes for the patients they serve and remain competitive.
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May 30, 2023
New, innovative partnerships between Optum Rx and community pharmacies aim to expand access to care, preventive services, and medication adherence and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
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May 23, 2023
For the 11th consecutive year, Points of Light named UnitedHealth Group one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America based on its annual Civic 50 survey.
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May 16, 2023
According to the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings 2023 Senior Report, early death and drug death rates continued to increase.
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May 04, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has announced $275,000 in grant funding to three local organizations supporting children in kinship and foster care across the state.
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April 24, 2023
New offerings build on our history of bringing innovation to employers, unions, health plans and consumers to help improve affordability and transparency in pharmacy benefits.
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April 18, 2023
A $3 million United Health Foundation grant to Valle del Sol Community Health helped provide primary and behavioral care for thousands of students from underserved communities around Phoenix.
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April 14, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter
2023 results reflecting consistent broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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March 22, 2023
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $2 million grant partnership to address disparities related to suicide, depression and anxiety among LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth and young adults ages 14-25 in Minnesota.
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March 22, 2023
UnitedHealthcare announced new survey findings revealing college students are more likely to report they or a roommate or friend have encountered mental or behavioral health concerns over the past year.
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March 22, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Friday, April 14, 2023, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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March 22, 2023
A $2M United Health Foundation grant to Rainbow Health will help support the behavioral health and well-being of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth in Minnesota
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March 14, 2023
UnitedHealth Group has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to introduce a new mobile app that aims to connect new Black mothers living in Georgia’s underserved communities with resources to help sustain their overall health and their child’s well-being.
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March 09, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has been recommended by the state of Indiana, Family and Social Services Administration, as one of four managed care organizations to administer its Pathways for Aging (Pathways) program.
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March 07, 2023
Ten-year, $100 million commitment is providing scholarships for underrepresented current and future health professionals.
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March 02, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Georgia has awarded a $95,000 grant to Step Up Savannah. The grant will support the Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP), a workforce development and resource program working to address multi-generational poverty in Chatham and surrounding counties.
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March 01, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
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February 27, 2023
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, to be paid March 21, 2023, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business March 13, 2023.
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February 14, 2023
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $3.2 million grant partnership with East Carolina University (ECU).
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February 14, 2023
$3.2M United Health Foundation grant will support the mental health and well-being of underserved youth in North Carolina.
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February 08, 2023
UnitedHealthcare has introduced UnitedHealthcare Rewards, a new rewards program in which eligible members, including spouses, can use wearable devices to earn up to $1,000 each per year by completing various daily health goals and one-time activities.
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February 07, 2023
In a first-of-its-kind study published recently, Medicare Advantage patients served by Optum’s comprehensive, fully accountable care model saw healthier outcomes compared to those in Medicare fee-for-service (FFS)
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January 30, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York has announced a $750,000 investment to support a grant program in collaboration with the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS).
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January 27, 2023
The United Health Foundation and Children’s Minnesota are taking aim at disparities in the Twin Cities around asthma, vaccinations and mental health through a three-year, $3 million grant partnership
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January 27, 2023
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Children’s Minnesota today announced a three-year,
$3 million grant partnership to address pediatric disparities related to asthma, vaccinations and mental health for underserved children and families in the Twin Cities.
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January 26, 2023
UnitedHealth Group has committed $10 million as a lead investor in the first round of the Invest Appalachia (IA) Fund, a regional initiative launched to accelerate funding in community development across Appalachian counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
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January 24, 2023
During a recent Axios event, Dr. Wilson talked about UnitedHealth Group’s holistic approach to health in Medicare Advantage.
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January 23, 2023
Optum Rx has launched Price Edge, a tool that seamlessly compares available direct-to-consumer pricing for traditional generic drugs with insurance pricing to ensure members always get the lowest prescription drug price.
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January 23, 2023
Through the four-year, $4 million grant, announced in 2020, UC San Diego School of Medicine launched the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inclusive Excellence Program (CAPIE), an innovative approach to building a more diverse child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) workforce
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January 19, 2023
More than 5 million UnitedHealthcare® commercial members now have access to virtual behavioral coaching at no added cost.
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January 13, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported full year and fourth quarter 2022 results reflecting broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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January 10, 2023
Owensboro Health and Optum today announced a partnership to enhance patient care and experience while meeting the community’s evolving health care needs.
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January 05, 2023
Northern Light Health and Optum today announced a strategic relationship to enhance the health care experience for patients and providers throughout Maine.
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December 16, 2022
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December 15, 2022
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) will integrate behavioral health services in medical respite programs across three states thanks to a three-year, $2.9 million grant awarded by the United Health Foundation
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December 13, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on Friday, January 13, 2023, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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December 12, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2022 in the Health Care Providers & Services Industry Group. It is the 24th consecutive year that UnitedHealth Group has been named to the indices, beginning in 1999 when the rankings were established.
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December 12, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced Kristen Gil of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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December 06, 2022
Report features key findings from the COVID-19 era, including increases in premature death and drug deaths
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December 01, 2022
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $3.1 million grant partnership with the American Nurses Foundation to fight nurse burnout through implementation of the Building Blocks for Beating Burnout (B4) program.
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December 01, 2022
The United Health Foundation has announced a three-year, $3.1 million grant partnership with the American Nurses Foundation to reduce burnout with an emphasis on nurses of color and those under age 35 through implementation of the Building Blocks for Beating Burnout (B4) program.
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November 28, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on November 29, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 22, 2022
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 16, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, have expanded their relationship to include access to all Life Time locations, helping even more people stay active and improve physical and mental well-being.
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November 15, 2022
UnitedHealthcare is now administering AARP Hearing Solutions, helping make it easier and more affordable for millions of Americans to purchase prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
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November 15, 2022
Program aims to improve equity by diversifying our workforce to reflect the communities we serve
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November 04, 2022
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, to be paid December 13, 2022, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business December 5, 2022.
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October 27, 2022
UnitedHealthcare today announced its 2023 Individual and Family Plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace, which will feature affordable coverage, a wide range of benefits, and a simple service experience in 22 states.
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October 20, 2022
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida with its Health Equity Accreditation.
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October 19, 2022
As part of an ongoing effort to address vital social determinants of health across New Mexico, UnitedHealthcare has awarded three New Mexico-based organizations $188,000 in community grants to address behavioral and maternal health in local communities.
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October 17, 2022
This funding will enable the new Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan's Wonderland to implement a Practice Without Pressure program and an Employment Support Center for individuals with disabilities
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October 14, 2022
Strong and well-balanced performance continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the third quarter of 2022.
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October 12, 2022
Three-year commitment will address increases in youth mental health challenges revealed by the 2022 America’s Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report.
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October 12, 2022
Three-year grant partnership with Active Minds will address increases in youth mental health challenges revealed by the 2022 America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report.
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October 03, 2022
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – the parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum – is donating $1 million to help residents of Florida address urgent response needs following Hurricane Ian.
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October 03, 2022
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – the parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum – is donating $200,000 to help residents of Puerto Rico in their ongoing recovery and rebuild following Hurricane Fiona.
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October 03, 2022
The combined businesses share a vision for achieving a simpler, more intelligent and adaptive health system for patients, payers and care providers.
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October 01, 2022
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September 27, 2022
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September 26, 2022
Nebraska residents who qualify for Medicaid coverage will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive care and preventive health and wellness programs
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September 21, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.
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September 14, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, October 14, 2022, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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September 07, 2022
Walmart and UnitedHealth Group Collaborate to Deliver Access to High-Quality, Affordable Health Care
Today, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the beginning of an initial 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration, bringing together the collective expertise of both companies in serving millions of people with high-quality, affordable health services that improve health outcomes and improve the patient experience.
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September 06, 2022
UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, are celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sept. 11 with a new resource, Happy, Healthy, Hopeful: Stretching Our Food Dollars.
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August 17, 2022
The UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share.
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August 11, 2022
Surest™, formerly Bind, offers a new approach to health benefits that eliminates deductibles and offers access to clear, upfront pricing information
before people access care
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare and Optum announced today a $205,000 donation to help eastern Kentucky residents following the devastating flooding that impacted local communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Oklahoma to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in New York state to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Nevada to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Mississippi to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Michigan to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Maryland to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in California to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare is donating $11 million in grants through its Empowering Health program to community-based organizations across 11 states.
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Washington state to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 10, 2022
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities
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August 10, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is awarding $2.5 million in Empowering Health grants to 10 community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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August 01, 2022
UnitedHealth Group’s Special Needs Initiative (SNI) works to address health care challenges by providing tailored clinical and social supports, while addressing common challenges around insurance and payment.
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August 01, 2022
During the pandemic, telehealth proved to be an effective and scalable digital health solution that can permanently increase access to behavioral health care.
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August 01, 2022
Optum is working with Sanofi to offer a 30-day supply of commonly used Sanofi insulins for $35 to people with diabetes who do not have insurance through its online health services and products retailer Optum Store.
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July 26, 2022
While those who have served have reported better access to care than those without military service, they’ve faced increased mental and physical health challenges.
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July 25, 2022
“High prices are a significant barrier to prescription drugs for many people, so we are using our unique capabilities to deliver savings for consumers,” said Brian Thompson, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare.
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July 20, 2022
A growing number of health care consumers prefer more seamless digital experiences in scheduling and interacting with their health care provider and health plan.
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July 15, 2022
UnitedHealthcare will eliminate out-of-pocket costs in standard fully insured group plans for certain preferred prescription drugs, including insulin and several drugs used to treat emergencies such as severe allergic reactions, hypoglycemia, opioid overdoses, and acute asthma attacks.
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July 15, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter 2022 performance led by broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
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July 12, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced a $25 million commitment to the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II (HNEF II).
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July 06, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, awarded a $150,000 grant to the African American Babies Coalition and Projects (Wilder AABC) in support of its initiatives to educate the community, recruit child care professionals and develop programs for African American families in the Twin Cities.
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June 24, 2022
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June 22, 2022
Optum today announced the launch of a comprehensive laboratory benefit management solution designed to help health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure their members receive appropriate, high-quality tests.
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June 14, 2022
UnitedHealth Group today released its 2021 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.
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June 08, 2022
The United Health Foundation is making a $100 million commitment over 10 years to advance health equity, furthering its efforts to eliminate health disparities.
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June 08, 2022
UnitedHealth Group provided updates on its 2022 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors.
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May 18, 2022
UnitedHealth Group will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, July 15, 2022, before the market opens.
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May 17, 2022
According to the United Health Foundation’s 10-year analysis in the America’s Health Rankings 2022 Senior Report, early death rates and drug deaths increased significantly, and several mental health measures have worsened.
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May 12, 2022
The state of Missouri has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri as one of three managed care organizations to administer its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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April 28, 2022
Optum Rx, the pharmacy care services business of UnitedHealth Group, is donating 5,000 at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests to increase access to COVID-19 testing and support for underserved communities across Chicago.
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April 18, 2022
While participating in the Center for Clinician Advancement's Clinician Leader Executive program, Nimita Varga, clinical services manager, Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services, discovered a way to potentially improve care and increase efficiency.
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April 14, 2022
Strong and well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the first quarter of 2022.
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April 11, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) announced the expansion of a community-based doula program into western North Carolina.
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April 07, 2022
UnitedHealth Group announced an additional $100 million investment in the Health & Housing Fund — a partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT).
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April 05, 2022
Optum, a diversified health services company, and Change Healthcare (NASDAQ: CHNG), a health care technology leader, have agreed to extend their merger agreement to December 31, 2022.
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March 29, 2022
Optum, a diversified health services company, and LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG), a national patient-focused provider of high-quality in-home health care services, have agreed to combine to further strengthen their shared ability to advance value-based care.
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March 25, 2022
Discover how a physician wellness training program offered by the American Academy of Family Physicians in partnership with the United Health Foundation helped two participants improve their well-being and reduce burnout in their organizations.
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March 23, 2022
UnitedHealth Group will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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March 16, 2022
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has provided $169,500 in funding to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to support children, their families, and the provider community with local professional sickle cell disease expertise and behavioral health support and services.
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March 15, 2022
The United Health Foundation has launched a partnership with HealthNet, a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care in Morgan and Monroe counties in Indiana, as well as low-income areas in Indianapolis.
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March 15, 2022
Health care providers are planning for patient access to virtual care that outlasts the pandemic, according to a survey Optum released.
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March 15, 2022
The United Health Foundatio has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc., a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care in Morgan and Monroe counties in Indiana, as well as high-poverty areas in Indianapolis.
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March 08, 2022
UnitedHealth Group joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day and its #BreakTheBias theme for 2022.
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March 04, 2022
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a $1 million donation to support relief efforts in Ukraine.
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February 23, 2022
High-performing skilled nursing facilities could prevent 100,000 Medicare hospital readmissions per year and save $56 billion over 10 years, according to new UnitedHealth Group research.
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February 17, 2022
Optum today announced the launch of Optum® Specialty Fusion™, a first-of-its-kind specialty medication management solution, to simplify care for patients with complex conditions and lower the cost of expensive specialty drugs.
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February 16, 2022
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on March 22, 2022, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on March 14, 2022.
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February 16, 2022
The District of Columbia (the district) has selected UnitedHealthcare to administer its District Dual Choice program.
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February 09, 2022
UnitedHealthcare Dental has introduced several enhancements designed to help people improve their oral health and access dental care in a more convenient and informed way.
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February 07, 2022
Learn how Leye Oyetunji models and spreads joy to support his team of pharmacy care specialists at a time many clinicians are experiencing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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February 01, 2022
Throughout February — and every day — we reflect, recognize and appreciate Black Americans’ role in shaping the success of our nation, our company and those we serve.
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January 27, 2022
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi today announced a $550,000 investment in the Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI), a nonprofit entity established to protect and improve the health and well-being of Mississippians.
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January 26, 2022
Optum Idaho, the managed care organization for the state of Idaho’s Medicaid behavioral health plan and part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded $200,000 to the University of Idaho’s Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) aimed at increasing mental health care access statewide for adults, children and families.
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January 20, 2022
MarinHealth Medical Center and Optum today announced a strategic relationship to advance MarinHealth’s operational objectives and support MarinHealth’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, convenient and accessible care for North Bay residents.
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January 20, 2022
With support from UnitedHealthcare, free online courses for providers and digital storybooks for children build upon Sesame Workshop’s ongoing commitment to building happy and healthy communities
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January 19, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported full year and fourth quarter 2021 results led by continued broad-based growth across the enterprise.
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January 12, 2022
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has awarded $75,000 in community grants to three organizations focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes and combating addiction in Michigan.
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January 12, 2022
Optum Evidence Engine’s first project in partnership with Illumina.
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January 11, 2022
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is investing in new ways to help children and adults across the country reduce their exposure to blue light and support their overall eye health, amid ongoing use of screens during COVID-19 and the greater reliance on remote school and work.
December 21, 2021
UnitedHealth Group will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, before the market opens.
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December 15, 2021
Survey respondents overwhelmingly agree health care organizations have a higher duty than organizations in other industries to ensure responsible use of AI.
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December 14, 2021
The United Health Foundation announced today a $500,000 donation to help Kentucky residents recover and rebuild following the devastating tornadoes that struck local communities this past weekend.
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December 13, 2021
Optum and John Muir Health are building on first-year results of a $1 million three-year pro bono collaboration launched in 2020 to address critical health and wellness needs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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December 13, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California today announced a $1.5 million investment in community-based programs aimed to reduce health disparities and improve health equity in San Diego.
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December 13, 2021
Rocky Mountain Health Plans, a UnitedHealth Group company, is donating $300,000 to YouthZone to foster positive youth development for teens across Colorado’s Western Slope.
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December 07, 2021
The picture of Americans’ health and well-being during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and nuanced, according to the UnitedHealth Foundation’s 2021 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report.
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December 07, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today released its “America’s Health Rankings® 2021 Annual Report,” which provides insights into the early effects of COVID-19 on Americans’ health and well-being.
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December 06, 2021
An Optum digital health leader recently joined a panel to discuss lessons learned, future directions for primary care delivery and opportunities to use digital health tools to advance health equity.
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December 03, 2021
This policy applies to employees who provide care for our patients; meet in person with customers, members, providers or suppliers; and who enter our facilities.
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December 01, 2021
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new health plan that offers consumers in Southwest Arizona personalized and seamless customer support as well as the opportunity to save up to 15% on premiums.
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November 30, 2021
Today at our annual Investor Conference, CEO Andrew Witty spoke about the importance of sustainability and made two announcements aimed at strengthening our commitment to environmental health and minimizing our impact on climate change.
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November 29, 2021
UnitedHealth Group issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on November 30, beginning at 8 a.m. ET.
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November 29, 2021
Enrolling Medicaid beneficiaries who are elderly or living with disabilities in managed care achieves better outcomes, lowers Medicaid and Medicare spending, and can save $150 billion over 10 years, according to new UnitedHealth Group research.
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November 24, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts is now offering One Care for people eligible for both Medicare and MassHealth living in Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester, Hampshire, Franklin, and Middlesex counties and parts of Essex County.
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November 23, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has provided $110,000 in investments in the past several months to community-based organizations in Rhode Island to support children and their families with health education, advocacy and healthy meals.
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November 23, 2021
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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November 19, 2021
The United Health Foundation is collaborating with Harris-Stowe State University to help address the gap in the number of diverse college students trained in biomedical sciences.
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November 19, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to Harris-Stowe State University to create a bioinformatics program for undergraduate students at the historically Black university located in St. Louis.
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November 17, 2021
During a recent Washington Post Live virtual panel discussion, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, executive vice president and associate chief medical officer, UnitedHealth Group, talked about key drivers to improving health outcomes within underserved communities.
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November 15, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2021 in the Health Care Equipment and Services Industry Group.
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November 15, 2021
Improving the experience for the people we serve.
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November 11, 2021
Veterans are a valuable and integral part of UnitedHealth Group, and during a recent panel discussion we solicited their thoughts on wellness, resiliency and success.
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November 10, 2021
Most Americans said they are prepared to select a health plan during this year’s open enrollment season, while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spur interest in virtual care for medical services and digital fitness apps to help people pursue at-home fitness routines.
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November 09, 2021
A three-year, $3.4 million United Health Foundation grant to Children’s National Hospital will help expand access to health care for school-aged children in underserved communities in Washington, D.C.
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November 09, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a three-year, $3.4 million grant to Children’s National Hospital to improve access to health care for school-aged children in Washington, D.C.’s most under-resourced communities.
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November 05, 2021
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on December 14, 2021, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 6, 2021.
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November 03, 2021
A National Kidney Foundation and American Society of Nephrology recommendation to eliminate race from a key diagnostic equation aligns with UnitedHealth Group’s commitment to remove race from clinical decision algorithms, care delivery and research.
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November 02, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota to administer its Medicaid program, effective January 1, 2022.
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October 28, 2021
UnitedHealth Group is working to address the growing need for mental health services with a variety of virtual platforms and in-person offerings that provide more convenient access to high-quality care and result in improved health outcomes.
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October 27, 2021
UnitedHealthcare® today announced its 2022 Individual and Family plans, which feature affordable coverage, new benefits, and a simplified enrollment and member service experience.
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October 20, 2021
UnitedHealthcare and UWH of North Carolina, an affiliated medical practice of Unified Women’s Healthcare, today announced an initiative using the group prenatal care model, CenteringPregnancy, to improve outcomes and reduce racial and social disparities among mothers in North Carolina by providing access to quality maternal care.
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October 19, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has awarded $500,000 in grants to community-based organizations in Missouri to expand access to care, support maternal and child health and address the social determinants of health for individuals and underserved communities.
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October 18, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, announced the launch of NavigateNOW, a virtual-first health plan that offers an integrated approach to provide care both virtually and in-person.
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October 14, 2021
Consistent, well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the third quarter 2021.
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October 07, 2021
SSM Health and Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced an innovative collaboration focused on making quality care more accessible and affordable for people across the Midwest.
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October 06, 2021
Anxiety among children and teen suicide increased significantly before and during the pandemic, underscoring the urgent need for a continued focus on behavioral health support.
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October 01, 2021
UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2022 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, offering expanded access to plans with differentiated value, simple and affordable benefit design and an unparalleled member experience – all defined by what consumers say matters to them most.
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September 28, 2021
Genoa Healthcare, the leading provider of pharmacy services for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and other complex, chronic conditions, has opened its 600th pharmacy amid a growing need for mental health and addiction services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 24, 2021
Compassionate, clinician-led solutions create “golden opportunities”.
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September 23, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has expanded its work with Apple to provide millions of members with access — at no additional cost — to Apple Fitness+, the first fitness service built entirely around Apple Watch®.
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September 22, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 14, 2021, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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September 10, 2021
Niquita Ervine, Peer Support Specialist, strengthens the consumer experience through advocacy.
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September 09, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), including the United Health Foundation and UnitedHealthcare, is donating a total of $4.5 million to increase access to health care, improve health outcomes and support communities across Oklahoma.
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September 09, 2021
OptumHealth Education, in partnership with OutCare Health, has launched an accredited, no-cost, and publicly available education program to teach health care professionals about the unique health care needs and disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community.
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September 09, 2021
UnitedHealth Group donates $4.5 million to help communities advance health equity throughout the state of Oklahoma.
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September 08, 2021
Shifting routine procedures and surgeries to ambulatory surgery centers can save patients more than $680 on average per procedure, according to new UnitedHealth Group research.
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September 07, 2021
UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, are celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sept. 12 with a new "Grandparents Are Grand!" guidebook.
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September 02, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), along with its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses announced today a $1 million donation to help Louisiana residents recover and rebuild following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida.
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August 24, 2021
The state of Nevada has selected Health Plan of Nevada, a UnitedHealthcare company, as one of four managed care organizations to administer its Medicaid program in the counties of Clark and Washoe, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
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August 23, 2021
Celebrating boldness and authenticity on Women’s Equality Day and every day.
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August 16, 2021
Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, discusses how we’re creating a sustainable health care system.
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August 11, 2021
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on September 21, 2021, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 13, 2021.
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August 04, 2021
Initiative will address racial disparities by providing maternal hypertension and hemorrhage simulation training in 49 hospitals, and testing remote patient monitoring for expectant mothers through Regional One Health
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July 28, 2021
Nationwide, behavioral and mental health challenges are rising and have been exacerbated by COVID-19. In Washington state, the mental and behavioral health needs of children and adults are an increasing concern.
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July 28, 2021
Three-year grant partnership aimed at improving behavioral and primary health care access for students and adults.
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July 26, 2021
During a recent virtual policy briefing hosted by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, discussed how UnitedHealth Group is taking action to help advance health equity.
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July 22, 2021
UnitedHealthcare is awarding $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants across 18 states and the District of Columbia to help address these needs for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 20, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), and Peloton (Nasdaq: PTON) are working together to provide millions of Americans with access — at no additional cost — to classes that can help improve their overall fitness and well-being, the first such relationship between Peloton and a health plan.
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July 15, 2021
Strong and diversified growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the second quarter 2021.
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July 08, 2021
UnitedHealthcare has introduced the use of predictive analytics to help improve well-being, lower costs and drive engagement in clinical-intervention programs by addressing social determinants of health for people in some employer-sponsored benefit plans.
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June 30, 2021
Optum has awarded $1.4 million in maternal health grants and will provide pro bono services to five community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and increasing health care access for underserved populations.
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June 29, 2021
Widespread health disparities persisted across racial, ethnic, gender, geographic and educational lines before COVID-19 pandemic, according to America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report.
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June 29, 2021
Widespread health disparities persisted across racial, ethnic, gender, geographic and educational lines before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Health Foundation’s inaugural America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report.
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June 25, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 15, 2021, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
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June 25, 2021
New clinic, pharmacy and community center makes it easier for people to
get health care services under one roof.
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June 24, 2021
This month, Optum (part of UnitedHealth Group) launched two initiatives to help advance LGBTQ+ health equity and cultural competency within and outside the organization.
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June 23, 2021
Optum Care Network Utah, a part of information and technology-enabled health services business Optum, is making it easier for patients to receive preventive and wellness care with the launch of its new Optum Mobile Clinic.
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June 16, 2021
UnitedHealth Group has been named to The Civic 50 for the 10th consecutive year and honored for the fourth time as the sector leader for health care since the survey began in 2012.
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June 16, 2021
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is encouraging Americans to make health a priority with the 2021 Step Up for Summer Sweepstakes and World Record Challenge.
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June 15, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today released its 2020 sustainability report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping ensure it meets the needs of those it serves, including its customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.
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June 09, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) provided updates on its 2021 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors at its regular quarterly meeting.
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June 07, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana has awarded $275,000 in maternal health grants to seven community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, reducing disparities, and expanding access to care.
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May 27, 2021
The United Health Foundation has committed $3 million to CAMBA, Inc. to improve access to prenatal care for underserved and homeless women in New York City.
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May 27, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has launched a three-year $3 million partnership with CAMBA, Inc. to help improve access to prenatal care for underserved and homeless women in Brooklyn.
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May 26, 2021
A $3 million grant to Valle del Sol Community Health, a federally qualified health center in the greater Phoenix area, will support the purchase of three mobile medical units and fund three mobile care teams to reach thousands of young people with coordinated primary and behavioral health care.
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May 26, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has committed $3 million to Valle del Sol Community Health to help improve school-age children’s access to integrated health care in underserved communities throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
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May 25, 2021
Bassett Healthcare Network and Optum today announced a strategic collaboration to further enhance Bassett’s clinical and operational performance, and advance delivery of high-quality, convenient and affordable health care for patients across Central New York.
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May 20, 2021
USMD, a physician-led integrated health care organization that is a part of Optum, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, opened three new cancer care and infusion centers to improve cancer care for patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex.
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May 19, 2021
UnitedHealthcare today announced a community-based initiative, Community Catalyst, that convenes a broad range of community stakeholders to identify and address specific health care needs of members of the community and residents of publicly assisted housing who are often difficult to reach and serve.
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May 18, 2021
Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. seniors were facing increased mental health challenges including increased drug deaths, suicide and frequent mental distress, according to a new report released today by America’s Health Rankings®.
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May 17, 2021
UnitedHealth Group provided a $500,000 grant to the Neighbors United Funding Collaborative to help St. Paul, Minnesota businesses — such as Lloyd’s Pharmacy in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood — reopen, rebuild and in some cases relocate following civil unrest last summer.
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May 11, 2021
A $1 million grant to Minnesota Community Care supports the use of mobile health teams and school-based clinics to serve underserved youth in St. Paul with primary care, mental health support, social work services and pharmacy services during the pandemic, among several other programs.
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May 10, 2021
The mortality rate for expectant Black mothers in America is twice as high as white mothers, according to America’s Health Rankings data. This is one of the widest disparities in women’s health, according to the report, but there are many more.
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May 07, 2021
The United Health Foundation is working to address primary care physician shortages in Nevada while helping improve residents’ overall health and access to care.
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May 06, 2021
UnitedHealthcare announced it will be launching UnitedHealthcare® Healthy at Home, a new offering designed to help retirees safely transition back home after being discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
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May 05, 2021
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), through the United Health Foundation, is donating $1 million (₹7.4 crores) in response to the growing coronavirus crisis in India, which is experiencing an unprecedented public health emergency with record-breaking surges in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
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April 28, 2021
UnitedHealthcare has introduced various enhancements to its integrated approach to medical and specialty benefits, providing members with a more simplified experience and enabling employers to help improve employee health outcomes, increase productivity and lower costs.
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April 26, 2021
The United Health Foundation is working to improve access to prenatal care in underserved communities in Nevada and help grow the state’s OB-GYN and family medicine physician workforce.
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April 26, 2021
The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is partnering with Touro University Nevada (Touro) to improve access to high-quality prenatal care for underserved and homeless women in southern Nevada.
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April 20, 2021
UnitedHealth Group’s Rocky Mountain Health Plans has announced a $30 million commitment to address important health issues in Colorado.
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April 20, 2021
Rocky Mountain Health Plans, a UnitedHealth Group company, is donating $30 million to increase access to health care and support communities on the Western Slope and across Colorado.
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April 19, 2021
The Ohio Department of Medicaid, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio as one of six organizations to administer its reimagined Medicaid program, effective early 2022.
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April 15, 2021
Strong, well-diversified business performance contributed to growth across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the first quarter 2021, even as the Company continued to support consumers, customers and the broader health system in the pandemic response.
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April 08, 2021
Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries spend 40% less than Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries, according to new UnitedHealth Group research.
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April 07, 2021
Brian Thompson has been named Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare, the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
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April 06, 2021
Hawaii Medicaid beneficiaries will continue to have access to UnitedHealthcare’s comprehensive medical, behavioral, prescription drug and related services health plan
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April 06, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has awarded more than $285,000 in maternal health grants to eight community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, reducing disparities and expanding access to care.
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April 06, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio has awarded $240,000 in maternal health grants to five community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, reducing disparities and expanding access to care.
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April 06, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee has awarded more than $276,000 in maternal health grants to six community organizations aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, reducing disparities and expanding access to care.
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March 26, 2021
Waiving the Medicaid Best Price rule could boost savings from a commercial value-based arrangement by $4 billion
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March 25, 2021
UnitedHealth Group partnered with the Lake Street Council last summer to establish a $1 million Healthy Lake Street fund to ensure core health and medical services on Lake Street damaged in the aftermath of civil unrest in Minneapolis can continue to serve members of the community.
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March 25, 2021
A new study from Rally Health, Inc., showed significant medical cost savings associated with its digital therapeutic weight loss program Real Appeal® when compared to a control group of similar individuals.
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March 24, 2021
UnitedHealth Group will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
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March 18, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Hearing has introduced a new virtual care option for people across the country and individuals enrolled in eligible UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage plans, helping expand access to custom-programmed hearing aids and potentially reducing the need for in-person appointments for fittings or adjustments.
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March 16, 2021
To help improve access to treatment and better understand monoclonal antibodies, UnitedHealth Group and its research unit, OptumLabs, are taking a multifaceted approach toward this promising form of therapy.
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March 15, 2021
At a virtual event on the future of health care hosted by Axios, UnitedHealth Group’s Dr. Deneen Vojta discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined consumers’ expectations with the health care system and how the company is responding to meet those needs.
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March 01, 2021
This March, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month and honoring innovative women like OptumHealth employee Andrea Deanovic Schmidt, co-creator of a first-of-its-kind program to support living organ donors.
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February 24, 2021
The UnitedHealth Group board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.25 per share, to be paid on March 23, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) awarded its 25,000th grant, continuing its mission of helping families gain greater access to medical care that improves the quality of life of children across the United States.
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February 19, 2021
UnitedHealth Group continued its commitment to rebuilding the health of the Twin Cities and addressing health equity through a new partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ).
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February 04, 2021
Sir Andrew Witty has been named chief executive officer succeeding David S. Wichmann, who retires after successfully guiding the company through a period of growth and innovation and the deeply challenging onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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February 01, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, UnitedHealth Group leaders describe how the importance of inclusion and respect for others have influenced their careers.
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January 29, 2021
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve people’s health outcomes, increase access to care, and reduce health care costs, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Oklahoma to administer its statewide Medicaid program, SoonerSelect, starting later this year.
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January 28, 2021
UnitedHealth Group received a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, which measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
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January 20, 2021
Fundamental execution was strong across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the fourth quarter and throughout the full year 2020, led by Optum and by UnitedHealthcare’s community and senior benefit businesses, even as the Company delivered expansive voluntary relief efforts for consumers, care providers and customers across the health system.
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January 19, 2021
Speaking at a virtual event on health care costs hosted by Axios, OptumHealth Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wyatt Decker discussed opportunities to improve affordability by reducing health care cost trends and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers.
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January 14, 2021
UnitedHealthcare has expanded the availability of virtual care with local physicians for members enrolled in employer-sponsored plans, and also introduced a new Virtual Primary Care service designed to enable access to medical services in a simpler and more convenient way.
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January 06, 2021
Optum, a diversified health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, and Change Healthcare, a health care technology leader, have agreed to combine.
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December 15, 2020
New UnitedHealth Group research reveals that capping exclusivity for original biologics — which encompasses patent protections and regulatory exclusivity — and establishing subsequent price discounts could save Medicare billions of dollars in drug spending.
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December 14, 2020
UnitedHealthcare Motion, a wearable device well-being program available for purchase to employers across the country with self-funded and fully insured health plans, introduced several enhancements to eligible participants, which begin Jan. 1.
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December 10, 2020
New UnitedHealth Group research finds that conducting more joint replacement surgeries in ambulatory surgery centers could result in 500,000 fewer hospitalizations and $3 billion in annual savings.
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December 08, 2020
The 2020 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report paints a picture of the nation’s ongoing public health successes and challenges as well as a deeper understanding of the nation’s health at the outset of the global COVID-19 pandemic
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December 07, 2020
Optum, a leading health services company, is expanding its partnership with Wider Circle, a tech-enabled community-based health care services company that drives better health for older adults and other vulnerable communities, to bring 25,000 meals to individuals and families, including Optum patients in Los Angeles County, during the holiday season.
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December 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is partnering with Eli Lilly to study its new monoclonal antibody treatment, bamlanivimab, for non-hospitalized people recently diagnosed with COVID-19.
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December 04, 2020
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced a partnership to conduct a pragmatic study of bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) in high-risk, COVID-19 infected individuals.
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December 03, 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has awarded nearly $100,000 in Community Builder Grants to six community organizations aimed at improving access to health care services and addressing social determinants of health.
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December 02, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Optum, has returned to the company after an eight-month leave of absence to serve as a Global Envoy for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 efforts.
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December 01, 2020
UnitedHealth Group issued an updated 2020 outlook and its initial view of 2021 ahead of its annual Investor Conference.
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November 25, 2020
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors virtually on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.
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November 20, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has named Matthew W. Friedrich executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective January 11, 2021.
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November 18, 2020
The United Health Foundation has partnered with Any Baby Can (ABC), a Texas-based organization, to expand at-home maternal care services and improve the health of at-risk prenatal women and their children in Austin, Texas, and its surrounding communities.
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November 18, 2020
United Health Foundation and Any Baby Can Partner to Expand Maternal Care for At-Risk Women in Texas
The United Health Foundation is teaming up with Any Baby Can (ABC) to expand at-home maternal care services and improve the health of at-risk prenatal women.
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November 17, 2020
New UnitedHealth Group research shows that shifting diagnostic imaging from hospital outpatient departments to lower-cost imaging centers or physician offices would reduce spending on diagnostic imaging by 62% — saving consumers more than $300 per test.
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November 16, 2020
Public-private partnerships are key to ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, quality coverage — especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to OptumHealth Services Chief Executive Officer Heather Cianfrocco.
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November 16, 2020
Within the Health Care Equipment and Services Industry Group, UnitedHealth Group ranked in the 96th percentile overall, up 1 point from last year.
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November 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is collaborating with Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to share information about their Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidate trial
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November 11, 2020
Today, on Veterans Day, UnitedHealth Group is honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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November 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation today announced a partnership with the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) to provide better care for adults living with diabetes across the state of Texas.
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November 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation and the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) have joined forces to provide better care for adults living with diabetes across the state of Texas.
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November 04, 2020
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.25 per share, to be paid on December 15, 2020, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 7, 2020.
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October 29, 2020
Many Americans said COVID-19 has influenced the health plan they intend to select during open enrollment.
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October 27, 2020
Health care executives today believe artificial intelligence (AI) will deliver value for the industry faster than previously thought.
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October 26, 2020
Findings from new UnitedHealth Group research illustrate the importance of increasing health literacy as a key component to driving better health outcomes and improving health care affordability.
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October 23, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is announcing grant partnerships with five local nonprofit organizations: Lake Street Council, Minnesota Community Care, Neighbors United Funding Collaborative, West Broadway Business & Area Coalition/Northside Funders, and Heart of America.
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October 22, 2020
United Health Foundation’s three-year, $2 million grant to Family First Health will enhance services at Family First Health’s York, Pennsylvania, location, a school-based health center housed at Hannah Penn K-8 school.
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October 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation is partnering with Family First Health, a federally qualified health center, on an innovative program to improve access to health care for children and their families while widening the reach to serve vulnerable populations in the Keystone State.
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October 20, 2020
A four-year, $4 million grant partnership between the University of California, San Francisco and UnitedHealth Group will expand the mental health workforce in California.
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October 20, 2020
The University of California San Diego and UnitedHealth Group are announcing a new four-year, $4 million grant collaboration to expand the mental health workforce in California.
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October 20, 2020
We're collaborating with UC San Diego and UC San Francisco on four-year grants totaling $8 million to help the schools grow and diversify their pipelines of diverse child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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October 15, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $2.5 million to the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) to support increased breast cancer screening and genetic testing for high-risk women, men and their families.
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October 15, 2020
The United Health Foundation, as part of a three-year partnership with the Michigan Primary Care Association, is committing $2.5 million to increase breast cancer screening and genetic testing for high-risk women, men and their families.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
October 14, 2020
During the third quarter of 2020, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) saw
continued growth, led by Optum and the UnitedHealthcare public-sector and senior benefits businesses, even as the Company continued its expansive COVID-19 response efforts supporting patients, care providers, customers and communities.
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October 13, 2020
To improve physician well-being and reduce burnout, the United Health Foundation has partnered with the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
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October 12, 2020
Digital health tools will be critical to advancing health equity and improving access to health care providers in underserved communities, especially in the wake of COVID-19, according to Optum Digital Transformation Leader Phil McKoy.
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October 09, 2020
Sanvello Health, Inc., a leading digital mental health care provider and UnitedHealth Group company (NYSE:UNH), today announced a new partnership with the Chicago Bulls.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/affordability,uhg:secondary-topic/employers
October 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has launched a first-of-its-kind program designed to lower the barriers to living donor transplants: Helping Employees Receive Organs — The HERO Program™
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October 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has launched a
first-of-its-kind program designed to support employees, and boost the critically low number of live-organ transplants.
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October 06, 2020
UnitedHealthcare has launched a vision program that will help children across the country reduce their exposure to blue light and support their overall eye health, addressing the unique eye-health challenges young people may face amid COVID-19.
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October 06, 2020
United Health Foundation is teaming with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation through a $3 million, three-year grant to help the AAFP identify causes of physician burnout and develop solutions to improve physician wellness and, ultimately, deliver higher quality care to patients.
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October 05, 2020
UnitedHealth Group’s Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity Center of Excellence has launched the Disability Inclusion Internship Program.
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October 01, 2020
UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2021 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, showcasing affordable coverage, exclusive benefits, expanded plan access and a simplified member experience that connects people to quality care – when and where they need it.
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September 29, 2020
UnitedHealthcare announced today it will contribute $1 million to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada over the next three years to provide vital support to their Meals on Wheels program and Renewing Hope Program for Men.
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September 29, 2020
Kansas City-area employers can save up to 15% on monthly premiums with a new health plan from UnitedHealthcare that features Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy Kansas City in its high-performing network.
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September 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation are collaborating to address social isolation and food insecurity among seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $1.25 million to Florida State University (FSU) College of Nursing to help nurse practitioners better address the distinct health needs of individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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September 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation is committing $1.25 million to create a new graduate-level concentration in Military Health as part of a three-year partnership with the Florida State University College of Nursing.
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September 16, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and OptumServe have been ranked Top Ten in the nation on the 2021 Military Friendly® Employers list. Top-ten recognition is the highest award an organization can receive.
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September 11, 2020
We're taking action to help people affected by the ongoing wildfires across parts of California, Oregon, Washington and several other Western States.
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September 10, 2020
UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, are co-creating a webinar designed to keep grandparents and their grandchildren connected during COVID-19.
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September 10, 2020
UnitedHealthcare and Canopy Health have introduced a new health plan that offers consumers in Northern California personalized and seamless customer support as well as the opportunity to save up to 25% on premiums.
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September 08, 2020
Sanvello, a leading digital mental health care provider and a UnitedHealth Group company has a new partnership with world-champion gymnast and wellness advocate Aly Raisman.
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September 08, 2020
Sanvello Health, Inc., a leading digital mental health care provider and a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, today announced a new partnership with gold medal gymnast and wellness advocate, Aly Raisman. The news strategic partnership also comes as Sanvello launches its new mental health coaching services and an expanded therapy offering, both available within the app.
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September 01, 2020
UnitedHealthcare announced today it is donating $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana to help residents recover and rebuild following the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura.
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August 27, 2020
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve people’s health and well-being and reduce health care costs, has selected UnitedHealthcare to administer its Hoosier Care Connect program.
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August 26, 2020
Today, UnitedHealth Group and our UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Women’s Equality Day. The celebration commemorates the day a century ago when women won the right to vote under the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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August 20, 2020
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) have joined forces to determine if people with sickle cell trait are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and if the trait results in more severe cases of the disease.
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August 18, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $1.7 million to increase the number of health care providers by training nurse practitioners to meet growing demand for primary care in underserved communities of Florida.
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August 18, 2020
United Health Foundation has committed $1.7 million to improve access to primary care in Florida. A three-year partnership with the Health Care Center for the Homeless will train nurse practitioners to meet growing demand for primary care in underserved communities.
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August 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $1,250,000 to East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine to expand access to health care and improve health outcomes for North Carolina’s mothers and babies.
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August 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $750,000 to the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia to improve access to health care and health outcomes for Georgia’s mothers and babies.
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August 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation is helping expand access to health care and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in Georgia and North Carolina.
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August 11, 2020
Global capitation payments provide strong incentives for physicians to prioritize prevention, avoid unnecessary interventions, and increase overall wellness
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August 11, 2020
New research shows that global capitation payments incentivize physicians to prioritize prevention and value-based care.
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August 05, 2020
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.25 per share, to be paid on September 22, 2020, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 14, 2020.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
August 04, 2020
Optum, a leading health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), committed $1 million in pro bono services over the next three years to support local community-based organizations servicing Contra Costa County, Northern Alameda County and the Tri-Valley.
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July 30, 2020
Annual report is a snapshot of the company’s efforts to lead in the development of the next-generation health system in a socially conscious way
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July 20, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $105,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Arizona to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 16, 2020
The Disability Equality Index® (DEI) has named UnitedHealth Group one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2020.
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July 15, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, UnitedHealth Group is rapidly assembling a new digital platform to improve care.
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July 15, 2020
During the second quarter of 2020, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) expanded its
COVID-19 response efforts, proactively supporting patients, customers, care providers and communities.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/story
July 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is advancing broad health equity initiatives across the nation.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/story
July 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group’s 325,000 diverse team members across the globe are leading the fight against COVID-19, helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone.
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July 14, 2020
Boulder Community Health (BCH) and Optum today announced a comprehensive new relationship focused on advancing delivery of high-quality, convenient and affordable health care to patients across Boulder County and surrounding communities.
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July 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has launched an innovative new therapy that combines wearable technology and customized personal support to help improve the health of people living with type 2 diabetes.
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July 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has launched Level2, an innovative new digital therapy that combines wearable technology and customized personal support to help improve the health of people living with type 2 diabetes.
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July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding more than $207,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Pennsylvania to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $595,000 in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Ohio to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding more than $1.3 million in Empowering Health grants to 14 community-based organizations in the state of New York to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Nebraska to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to eight community-based organizations in Maryland to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
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July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding nearly $1.1 million in Empowering Health grants to eight community-based organizations in Florida to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $595,000 in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Tennessee to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding more than $1 million in Empowering Health grants to eight community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $250,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Charleston to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Kansas to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding nearly $1 million in Empowering Health grants to eight community-based organizations in South Carolina to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/social-determinants
July 09, 2020
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in North Carolina to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
July 08, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has renewed its commitment to provide free and healthy meals to families throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul areas of Minnesota as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage
June 25, 2020
New research from UnitedHealth Group has shown that urgent care centers can serve up to 10 million American children who currently have limited access to well-child visits.
uhg:content-type/research
June 24, 2020
Three well-child visits per urgent care center per day would close 10 million care gaps each year, according to UnitedHealth Group research.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions
June 24, 2020
UnitedHealthcare Dental continues to evolve its products and services to improve access to oral care, while lowering costs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
June 22, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is participating in the COVID-19 Diagnostics Evidence Accelerator — a new public-private partnership that leverages real-world data to enhance COVID-19 response efforts through faster, high-quality, modern scientific research.
uhg:secondary-topic/inclusion-diversity,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story
June 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, UnitedHealth Group honors Juneteenth — the United States holiday also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day” that recognizes a pivotal moment in the emancipation of slaves in Texas.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $430,000 to the American Indian College Fund’s United Health Foundation Tribal Scholars Program, creating 13 scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Natives studying in the health and dental fields.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation (UHF) is increasing its support of the American Indian College Fund’s United Health Foundation Tribal Scholars Program to ensure Native American communities have access to urgently needed health care with a $430,000 grant to provide 13 scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Natives studying in the health and dental fields.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 11, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) to address food insecurity across Arizona.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:secondary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 10, 2020
For the ninth consecutive year, Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has included UnitedHealth Group on The Civic 50 as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the country for its civic engagement in 2019.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 10, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been recognized by The Civic 50 as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States for its civic engagement in 2019.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
June 08, 2020
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, which is partnering with managed care health plans to improve people’s health and well-being and reduce health care costs, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky as one of five organizations to administer its statewide Medicaid program, effective January 1, 2021.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
June 05, 2020
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) editors discussed the recent UnitedHealth Group study of self-administered COVID-19 testing – and they were optimistic that the results of the study would transform testing for the coronavirus.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/about-us
June 05, 2020
Throughout June, UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) pride.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group recently announced an additional $100 million investment in affordable housing — which brings the company’s total contribution to $500 million.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has reached $500 million in affordable housing investments, with an announcement today of a $100 million investment in the Health & Housing Fund — a partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT).
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/research,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
June 02, 2020
UnitedHealth Group Research and Development and the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Medicine have partnered to codesign meaningful, end-to-end solutions for the health care system.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 02, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) provided updates on its 2020 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors at its regular quarterly meeting.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 01, 2020
Following the tragic death of George Floyd, UnitedHealth Group on Monday announced a commitment to support Mr. Floyd’s family, help Minneapolis-St. Paul businesses restore operations, and fund efforts to advance equality and inclusivity in the Twin Cities community.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities
June 01, 2020
Following the tragic death of George Floyd, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced a commitment to support Mr. Floyd’s family, help Twin Cities businesses restore their operations and fund efforts to advance equity and inclusivity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul community.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
May 27, 2020
Funds will support establishment of a behavioral health response team for children in crisis.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
May 27, 2020
Digital health company Rally Health, Inc., part of health services leader Optum, announced today that its Rally® consumer digital health platform and entire portfolio of solutions have achieved HITRUST CSF® Certification, a distinction awarded by HITRUST,® a leading data protection standards development and certification organization, to recognize health solutions that have passed a rigorous security evaluation and have met key regulations and industry requirements related to safeguarding protected health information (PHI).
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health
May 27, 2020
The United Health Foundation has awarded Children’s Wisconsin a three-year, $2.5 million grant to establish a crisis response team in the emergency department (ED) available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for children with mental and behavioral health needs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 26, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is taking action to help those we serve during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing more than $1.5 billion in assistance through premium credits, waiving cost sharing and expanding our housing and homeless support programs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 19, 2020
A study completed by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) with the Yale School of Medicine found that older COVID-19 patients with hypertension taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors had a lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/research
May 19, 2020
A UnitedHealth Group and Yale School of Medicine COVID-19 study clears the way for clinical trials that could help improve care and treatment for a vulnerable population.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 18, 2020
The TaylorMade Driving Relief charity golf match, supported by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), raised more than $5.5 million for COVID-19 relief efforts, led by UnitedHealth Group’s $3 million contribution to benefit the American Nurses Foundation and CDC Foundation, two organizations helping to lead COVID-19 relief efforts.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft have teamed to launch the ProtectWell™ protocol and app to support return-to-workplace planning and COVID-19 symptom screening.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to launch ProtectWell, an innovative return-to-workplace protocol that enables employers to bring employees back to work in a safer environment.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
May 14, 2020
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio with its Distinction in Multicultural Health Care award for delivery of culturally appropriate and quality improvement interventions serving diverse populations.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits
May 14, 2020
People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual vision plans now have network access to GlassesUSA.com, giving more than 19 million Americans online access to order prescription glasses and sunglasses for little or no out-of-pocket costs.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation donated $750,000 to provide personal protective equipment and support for frontline health care workers fighting COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 13, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $750,000 to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and support for frontline health care workers fighting COVID-19 and the vulnerable populations they serve in Pennsylvania.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 12, 2020
Optum, a leading health services company, launched the Virtual Community Center wellness program to give older adults across the country free access to online exercise, nutrition and mental health classes geared for their age group.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 11, 2020
Optum continues to respond to the need by significantly expanding the availability of telehealth visits, including growing the number of providers available to see patients virtually.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 08, 2020
The United Health Foundation has provided $5 million to the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group will provide more than $1.5 billion in initial assistance, including customer premium credits
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 07, 2020
Through a $5 million collaboration, the United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation are working to help address food insecurity and social isolation among seniors impacted by COVID-19.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
May 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is taking additional action to directly support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing over $1.5 billion of additional support for its customers.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/recognition,uhg:audience/employees,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 06, 2020
UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation is donating $1 million to support two organizations fighting COVID-19 and serving impacted communities.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) to address the behavioral health needs of Colorado residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 28, 2020
The United Health Foundation is donating $500,000 to the University of Chicago Medicine to support expanded COVID-19 testing for underserved communities.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 23, 2020
UnitedHealth Group, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota have collaborated to deploy 3,000 newly invented and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized “light” ventilators to address the limited stock of critical breathing support equipment in response to COVID-19.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 23, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is collaborating with Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota to deploy 3,000 newly invented “light” ventilators to address the limited stock of critical breathing support equipment in response to COVID-19.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation and AARP Foundation have launched a $5 million partnership to address social isolation and food insecurity among seniors nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 22, 2020
The United Health Foundation is teaming up with AARP Foundation to support older Americans during the COVID-19 emergency.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/video
April 21, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is donating $5 million to support a federally sponsored program seeking to accelerate and expand the availability of investigational convalescent plasma treatments for COVID-19 patients nationwide.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 21, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will donate $5 million to support a federally sponsored program aimed at accelerating and expanding the availability of investigational convalescent plasma treatments for COVID-19 patients nationwide.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 17, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed a total of $5 million to the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 17, 2020
The United Health Foundation is partnering with the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 16, 2020
A study led by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Research & Development and The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, revealed alternative swab materials and commonly available saline are effective for COVID-19 testing, providing more options for sample collection.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 16, 2020
Sanvello Offers Free Clinician Dashboard to Mental Health Professionals to Support COVID-19 Response
Sanvello Health, Inc., a leading provider of digital and tele-mental health solutions to individuals, businesses and health care professionals, today announced free access to its clinician dashboard, Sanvello for Clinicians, to all U.S. mental health professionals to support their work with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic for the duration of the crisis.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is profoundly impacting the health of people around the world, as well as our global economies.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:audience/investors,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
April 15, 2020
During the first quarter of 2020, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH)
responded to the COVID-19 global health crisis, rapidly redirecting its business efforts to provide a broad range of critical support to patients, customers, care providers and communities, while maintaining full employment for its team
members.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and CEO of Optum, has been asked to co-lead a global effort of the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with key stakeholders, to accelerate the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 13, 2020
UnitedHealth Group last week expanded its program to provide food for thousands of families in need to six locations nationwide as part of its response to COVID-19.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story
April 10, 2020
Medicare Advantage offers benefits beyond Medicare Fee-For-Service, such as vision, hearing and dental care, gym memberships, and care coordination programs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $250,000 to provide urgent assistance to Michigan residents experiencing food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $1 million to provide urgent assistance to Los Angeles County residents experiencing homelessness as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 10, 2020
The United Health Foundation has provided nearly $6 million to support 10 partnerships in communities hard hit by COVID-19.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 10, 2020
UnitedHealth Group is honored to have been asked to assist the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in distributing, as directed by the Department, an initial $30 billion in emergency funding to health care providers seeking assistance under the CARES Act. This effort is vital to maintaining the health and readiness of the U.S. health care system, and we’re pleased to have the opportunity to support it.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 09, 2020
Partnerships with Food Bank For New York City and Care For the Homeless are part of initial $50 million commitment from UnitedHealth Group to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 09, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide urgent assistance to Louisiana residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 09, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed $1 million to provide urgent assistance to Seattle residents experiencing homelessness as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 09, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed
$1 million to provide urgent assistance to Florida residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 09, 2020
The United Health Foundation has committed
$1 million to provide urgent assistance to New Jersey residents experiencing food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/global,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 09, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will contribute an initial $10 million to fight the COVID-19 pandemic internationally in countries where its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses operate, including in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Ireland, Peru, Philippines and Portugal.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 08, 2020
UnitedHealthcare of New England and
Optum reallocate their campus cafeteria staff to provide up to 11,200 meals each week, at least for the next seven weeks.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:secondary-topic/global
April 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group pledged $10 million to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities outside of the United States where its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses operate.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 07, 2020
UnitedHealth Group, through UnitedHealthcare and Optum, has announced it is taking steps immediately to accelerate payments and other financial support to health care providers in the U.S. to help address the short-term financial pressure caused by the COVID-19 emergency.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 06, 2020
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 06, 2020
Thousands of Las Vegas area homeless will have access to healthy meals, as UnitedHealth Group’s Southern Nevada-based companies reallocate their campus cafeteria staff to provide 10,500 meals each week
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
April 03, 2020
The United Health Foundation has pledged $5 million to provide urgent support for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 03, 2020
The United Health Foundation has pledged $5 million to provide urgent support for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:content-type/video
April 01, 2020
UnitedHealth Group this week began using its Optum kitchen in Eden Prairie, Minn. to provide food for thousands of Twin Cities-area families in need as part of its response to COVID-19. The company is funding the eight-week, $1 million effort, in partnership with Compass Group, UnitedHealth Group's employee food service vendor, and Second Harvest Heartland, a leading hunger-relief organization.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
March 31, 2020
Thousands of Twin Cities families will have access to free and healthy food, as UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) leads an effort to create and provide 21,000 meals each week, for the next eight-plus weeks.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 26, 2020
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 26, 2020
In response to the unprecedented, rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency, UnitedHealth Group is committing an initial $50 million investment to fight the pandemic and help support those disproportionately affected by the outbreak, including health care workers, hard-hit states, seniors and people experiencing food insecurity or homelessness.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 25, 2020
A study led by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Research & Development and OptumCare clinicians has demonstrated that a simple, self- collected test is as effective in identifying COVID-19 infections as the current clinician-collected test.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 24, 2020
UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates to its programs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 20, 2020
Sanvello Health, Inc., a leading provider of digital and tele-mental health solutions to individuals, businesses and payers, today announced free premium access to its digital care delivery platform.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 18, 2020
UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates that provide people and families expanded access to the care, support and resources they need to navigate through this unprecedented time.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/story
March 16, 2020
OptumRx’s PreCheck MyScript® delivers real-time, personalized prescription information, allowing physicians to easily identify which medications are covered and the associated patient cost for each option.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits
March 11, 2020
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit program to support the eye health and overall well-being of expectant and new moms, helping expand access to recommended vision care before and after delivery.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 09, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are donating $150,000 to help residents of Tennessee recover and rebuild from the tornadoes and severe weather around Nashville.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/covid19
March 09, 2020
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), UnitedHealthcare and Optum are taking action to ensure health plan members and patients affected by COVID-19 have the support and resources they need.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/video
March 06, 2020
Through partnerships, grants and scholarships, UnitedHealth Group is working to help build a health workforce that reflects our society and increases the number of primary care providers equipped to deliver personalized care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
March 05, 2020
Throughout March, UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are celebrating Women’s History Month to recognize women’s unique achievements.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits
February 19, 2020
UnitedHealthcare has expanded its efforts to help address the connection between dental care and the opioid epidemic, introducing a public toolkit with information to help support oral health care professionals and patients, especially after wisdom-teeth removal for teens and young adults.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 18, 2020
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by the recent floods in Mississippi.
uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/solutions
February 17, 2020
A major study of opioid use disorder treatment co-authored by Optum and OptumLabs researchers found that using buprenorphine or methadone medication is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), but few patients have access to such medications.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 17, 2020
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.08 per share, to be paid on March 24, 2020, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on March 16, 2020.
uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 04, 2020
UnitedHealth Group has earned a perfect 100% rating for the second year in a row as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:content-type/story
January 21, 2020
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans typically spend nearly 40 percent less than beneficiaries in Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) programs, according to new research released today by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
January 17, 2020
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by the severe weather in Mississippi.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
January 15, 2020
Diversified strength in performance continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the fourth quarter and full year 2019.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
January 10, 2020
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
December 19, 2019
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/optum
December 18, 2019
Genoa Healthcare, a leading provider of behavioral pharmacy and medication management services, has opened its 500th pharmacy in the United States serving patients with mental health, substance use disorders and other complex, chronic health conditions.
uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 09, 2019
OptumRx, the pharmacy care services business of Optum, and Diplomat, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, are combining.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings
December 05, 2019
Today, the United Health Foundation released the 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report – the 30th edition of the report.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 05, 2019
America’s Health Rankings 2019 Annual Report Marks 30 Years of Public Health Progress and Challenges
Today, the United Health Foundation released the 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report, which highlights health trends from the past three decades as well as from the past year.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 02, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
November 26, 2019
The United Health Foundation will make a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence (the Center) to address the shortage of mental health providers in rural Colorado communities.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 25, 2019
UnitedHealthcare®, the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Walgreens will open 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare services centers within Walgreens stores in five metropolitan areas as part of a multiyear agreement.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 25, 2019
The United Health Foundation is partnering with the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence (the Center) to address the shortage of mental health providers in rural Colorado communities.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 20, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 11, 2019
In the next several years, more than 1 million U.S. military service members will transition to the civilian workforce.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 11, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has appointed Andrew Witty UnitedHealth Group President.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 08, 2019
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.08 per share, to be paid on December 17, 2019, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 9, 2019.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/video
October 30, 2019
The United Health Foundation awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to help HOPE Family Health build a clinical pharmacy program in Middle Tennessee. The partnership is expected to improve outcomes by making it easier for patients to manage their medications and adhere to their prescription drug regimens.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:content-type/report
October 29, 2019
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit for people with acute low back pain that makes it more affordable to access physical therapy and chiropractic care, helping to improve health outcomes, reduce costs and avoid often unnecessary invasive treatments and opioid prescriptions.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 25, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by wildfires affecting parts of California.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 21, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by severe weather, including tornadoes that struck parts of Dallas and the surrounding area.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
October 18, 2019
The United Health Foundation announced a three-year partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to research ways to improve access to digital tools for underserved and rural communities across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 17, 2019
The United Health Foundation on Thursday announced a new partnership with the Morehouse School of Medicine’s National Center for Primary Care to examine how digital tools could be leveraged to support underserved and rural communities in four Southeastern states.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 15, 2019
Strong and diversified performance continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the third quarter 2019.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences
October 10, 2019
Millions of Americans now have access to on-demand telemedicine services 24/7 with the new UnitedHealthcare app.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/video
October 08, 2019
More than half of health care executives surveyed by OptumIQ say they expect artificial intelligence will create more work opportunities and 87% say hiring candidates with experience using AI technology is a priority for their organization.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
October 08, 2019
Confidence and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health care remain high, according to a new survey of 500 U.S. health industry leaders from hospitals, health plans, life sciences and employers, on their attitudes and adoption of the technology.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story
October 03, 2019
Nearly 1.3 million more women ages 18-44 received the flu vaccine since 2016, an increase of 5%, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/affordability
October 01, 2019
Surprise medical billing is one of the most pressing health care affordability concerns faced by American patients and families today. Surprise bills are unanticipated charges billed directly to patients when they were unknowingly provided care from an out-of-network (OON) provider.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/report
October 01, 2019
Value-based care is a proven strategy for improving quality of care at lower cost – and is an approach UnitedHealth Group has supported for years. Now, two Harvard researchers have identified a third dimension to achieving value-based care – what they call “infrastructure support.”
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 01, 2019
UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2020 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, providing people more value for their Medicare dollar.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
September 30, 2019
Cultural competence is “foundational” to health care and “a bedrock for meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population of patients,” Hewett Chiu, an executive director of a public mental health integration program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, writes in a recent Health Affairs blog post.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
September 26, 2019
Many Americans want technology – such as artificial intelligence – to help make health care decisions, and a record number say they have used the internet and mobile apps to comparison shop for care, according to a new UnitedHealthcare survey.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
September 25, 2019
Health care spending in the United States is expected to nearly double between 2017 and 2027, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 25, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by severe weather across parts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 20, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by severe weather and flooding across parts of Texas.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story
September 19, 2019
A great way to improve health outcomes, reduce costs and provide a better experience for seniors is through the successful public-private partnership of Medicare Advantage.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 19, 2019
UnitedHealthcare will offer a new Medicare Advantage plan in the Bay Area featuring Canopy Health care providers. The UnitedHealthcare® Canopy Health Medicare Advantage plan will be available to more than 630,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Contra Costa, Alameda and San Francisco counties.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story
September 17, 2019
The United Health Foundation has released its 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report and the data reveals signs of progress and room for improvement.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 17, 2019
Teen suicide and child mortality rates have increased sharply since the 2016 Report, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story
September 16, 2019
UnitedHealth Group has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for the 21st consecutive year.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 16, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W) for 2019 in the Health Care Equipment & Services Sector. This marks 21 consecutive years the company has been named to the indices, beginning in 1999 when the rankings were established.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 10, 2019
To help simplify the process of learning about Medicare, Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers are invited to attend free Medicare events and online webinars during National Medicare Education Week, Sept. 15-21, 2019.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
September 09, 2019
Administering specialty drugs in physician offices and patients’ homes instead of hospital outpatient settings can improve care and reduce costs by $4 billion each year.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 31, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people in the Carolinas and Georgia who may be affected by Hurricane Dorian. This is in addition to actions taken earlier to support individuals in Florida.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story
August 30, 2019
UnitedHealth Group is focused on helping people access the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. By leveraging a variety of channels and strategies, UnitedHealth Group is taking a holistic approach to improve access to quality behavioral health services for millions of Americans nationwide.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
August 29, 2019
A three-year, $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation announced this week will help fund new, no-cost diagnostic and specialty services at The Health Wagon, such as mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and expanded dental services.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 29, 2019
The United Health Foundation and The Health Wagon today announced a new partnership to expand access to vital health care services for thousands of people in communities throughout southwest Virginia.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 28, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by Tropical Storm Dorian across parts of Puerto Rico.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 28, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to make landfall later this week.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
August 22, 2019
UnitedHealth Group is partnering with professional golfer and Optum Health Ambassador Rory McIlroy to launch What’s Your 30, a health and wellness pledge challenging youth to make commitments to live a healthier life.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
August 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the ongoing wildfires across parts of Alaska.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
August 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by severe weather in Madison, Marion and Warren counties in Iowa.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 21, 2019
More than 80% of employers said they are planning to increase their health and wellness budgets this year, more than double compared to 2009 (34%), according to the 10th annual Optum Wellness in the Workplace study.
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August 19, 2019
According to UnitedHealth Group, growing prescription drug costs account for nearly 17 percent of overall health care spending, with drug prices projected to continue climbing by 4 percent to 7 percent annually over the next half a decade.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story
August 19, 2019
Nearly a year after a groundbreaking ceremony to create a substance-abuse treatment center on the Spirit Lake Reservation at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) in Fort Totten, N.D., the facility opened its doors.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 14, 2019
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), at
its regularly scheduled meeting, authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.08 per share, to be paid on September 24, 2019, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 16, 2019.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
August 12, 2019
The annual cost of hospital inpatient services for privately insured individuals surpassed $200 billion in 2018 and is projected to exceed $350 billion in 2029, according to UnitedHealth Group.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 09, 2019
Optum employee volunteers in the United States and around the world worked to make a difference in local communities where they work and live.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 08, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Health selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to continue administering its Louisiana Medicaid program, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 05, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting in El Paso.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 05, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting in Dayton.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
August 01, 2019
Facts about the Opioid Epidemic in the USA, along with strategies for addressing the on-going crisis
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 30, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.1 million in grants to four statewide and Cleveland-area community-based organizations to expand their services that address key social determinants of health, and improve care access and health outcomes.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
July 22, 2019
Health care spending in the United States is expected to grow from $3.5 trillion in 2017 to $6 trillion by 2027, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As a result, the health share of GDP is expected to reach nearly 20 percent.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
July 18, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter 2019 results with
continued well diversified strength in performance.
uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:business/optum
July 17, 2019
Optum and John Muir Health today announced [link to press release] a comprehensive relationship aimed at delivering high-quality, convenient and affordable health care to patients in California’s Bay Area.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:business/optum
July 17, 2019
John Muir Health and Optum today announced a comprehensive new relationship focused on advancing delivery of high-quality, convenient and affordable health care to patients in the Bay Area. Optum brings an extensive set of capabilities to this innovative partnership, including operational technologies, analytic solutions and tools, and administrative services expertise to help John Muir Health further advance its clinical and operational performance.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
July 11, 2019
As the oldest child in the family, Bricia Santoyo learned to juggle multiple responsibilities as she grew up, balancing schoolwork with caring for her three younger siblings while her parents worked in agriculture.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 11, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by severe weather and flooding across parts of Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi as a result of Tropical Storm Barry.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 10, 2019
To help thousands of Tennesseans and their families fight substance abuse and addiction, Helen Ross McNabb Center, The University of Tennessee Medical Center and the United Health Foundation are partnering to expand access to care providers and behavioral health services throughout East Tennessee.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/behavioral-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
July 10, 2019
The United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $1.05 million grant to Helen Ross McNabb Center to expand The University of Tennessee’s Medical Center’s Emergency Room Substance Misuse Harm Reduction and Engagement Program.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
July 08, 2019
A rising senior at Bennett College, a historically black women’s college in Greensboro, N.C., Jones hopes to combine her passion for medicine with a newfound enthusiasm for analytics to get a better handle on the physician burnout epidemic in the industry.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 08, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent earthquakes and ensuing aftershocks across parts of California.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video
July 02, 2019
In response to the growing need for data scientists and employees with data analytics skills, UnitedHealth Group has created an $8.2 million partnership with the Atlanta University Center Consortium to develop a pipeline for minority students.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 02, 2019
UnitedHealth Group and the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), the oldest and largest consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), are partnering on a new initiative to prepare students to meet the growing demand in the marketplace for data analytics experts.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 02, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by severe weather and flooding across parts of West Virginia.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
July 01, 2019
From a young age, Brooklyn native Hewett Chiu was fascinated by the human heart. He remembers being amazed when he walked through a giant human heart on a childhood museum visit. And at just 15 years old, he became a certified CPR instructor with the Red Cross.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 01, 2019
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky awarded Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (Goodwill Kentucky) a $90,000 grant to help support people eligible for Medicaid, including those in the justice system who are re-entering society, with resources to find and sustain employment.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 28, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced changes to its senior executive team as part of its longstanding approach to building broad and deeply experienced leaders.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 28, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by severe weather and flooding across parts of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 27, 2019
UnitedHealthcare has launched UnitedHealthcare Hearing, offering all consumers, including people enrolled in the company’s individual, employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage plans, greater access to affordable, quality hearing health.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 26, 2019
In a new survey, nearly 70% of Americans ages 62 and older said physical health is most important to them as they age, followed in order by cognitive health (16%), social health (13%) and financial health (6%).
uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/optum
June 19, 2019
Optum, a leading health services company, completed its acquisition of DaVita Medical Group, one of the nation’s leading independent medical groups, from DaVita Inc.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
June 18, 2019
UnitedHealth Group was recognized by The Civic 50 as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States for the eighth consecutive year. Civic 50 honorees are public and private companies with U.S. operations that are selected based on four criteria: investment, integration, institutionalization and impact.
uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 12, 2019
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee with two awards – Distinction in Multicultural Health Care and Distinction in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
June 11, 2019
With goals of improving the quality of health care delivery, nearly 100 students descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the United Health Foundation’s annual Diverse Scholars Initiative Forum.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 05, 2019
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.08 per share, to be paid on June 25, 2019, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on June 17, 2019.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 03, 2019
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the results of shareholder voting that took place during the Company’s 2019 annual meeting earlier today.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 30, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent severe weather and flooding across parts of Arkansas.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 30, 2019
More than two-thirds of Americans say an incentive of as little as $2 per day would motivate them to devote at least an hour each day toward improving their health, while nearly 60 percent of people say they would be more likely to participate in a fitness routine if the program offered an opportunity to socialize or make friends, according to a new nationwide survey.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 30, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent severe weather and flooding across parts of Kansas.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 24, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent severe weather and flooding across parts of Oklahoma.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/report
May 23, 2019
U.S. health care spending is rising and projected to reach $6 trillion by 2027, nearly 20% of GDP.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare’s gym reimbursement program, Gym Check-In, has expanded to include more than 124,000 facilities across the United States, potentially saving consumers hundreds of dollars a year on their gym fees.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Missouri.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 21, 2019
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is confronting the opioid epidemic by donating 2,000 opioid disposal kits to the Byrnes Health Education Center and the Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Porch Light Program.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 21, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has awarded a $1 million grant to Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) to help the nonprofit expand its community health worker program.
uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 16, 2019
Prescription drugs, outpatient services, and taxes on health insurance are key drivers of premium increases, according to a recently released UnitedHealth Group brief.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 16, 2019
At the 2019 Amgen Tour of California, the Rally UHC Cycling team will once again ride six “Inspired Bikes” to benefit the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF).
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report
May 15, 2019
Data released by the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report reveal there are 550,000 more home health care workers than last year – a 21 percent rate increase per 1,000 adults age 75 and older.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report
May 15, 2019
Seniors have increasing access to home-based care and support services that may help them continue to live at home, according to the 2019 America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 13, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by flooding across parts of Mississippi.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 13, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in grants to seven Memphis-area nonprofit organizations to expand their services that address key social determinants of health, and improve care access and patient outcomes.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 13, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Louisiana.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
May 09, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has introduced a new bundled payment program for maternity care to help support the well-being of moms and babies before and after delivery by closing gaps in care and encouraging healthy, full-term pregnancies.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 07, 2019
HealthTrust, a leading group purchasing organization and health care performance improvement company, has selected OptumRx as its exclusive pharmacy care services partner for its member organizations.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 02, 2019
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is hosting the 3rd annual Steppin’ Up for Kids (SUFK) walk, a national initiative that encourages people to engage in healthier lifestyles on their own time while raising funds for medical grants for kids.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 25, 2019
People enrolled in most UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual dental plans with orthodontic coverage can now purchase SmileDirectClub’s clear aligners for in most cases less than $1,000 out of pocket, helping plan participants improve their smiles, and potentially save time and thousands of dollars on orthodontic care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
April 22, 2019
A new screening program available to eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients of Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Kalihi-Palama Health Center and The Queen’s Medical Centers aims to address critical gaps between clinical care and social services.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 18, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by severe weather across parts of Texas.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 16, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by severe weather across parts of Mississippi.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
April 16, 2019
Strong, well-diversified performance continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in first quarter 2019.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 11, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Louisiana.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 10, 2019
UnitedHealthcare is advancing its collaboration with care providers and the government to deliver high-quality care and help people live healthier lives with the UnitedHealthcare Care Bundles Program.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 10, 2019
An $840,000 grant from the United Health Foundation will enable Lighthouse Youth & Family Services to expand access to behavioral and physical health services for more than 5,000 transitioning and homeless children and young adults in the Cincinnati area over the next three years.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 05, 2019
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona as one of the contractors to administer the DDD Health Plan for its members effective Oct. 1, 2019.
uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
April 02, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and the American Medical Association announced a new collaboration that will better identify and address social determinants of health to improve access to care and patient outcomes.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 28, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, has launched the second annual Step Up for Better Health Sweepstakes, a national initiative to encourage walking and help reduce childhood obesity.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 26, 2019
UnitedHealthcare announced it has surpassed $400 million in investments in new affordable housing as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to remove social barriers to better health for people in underserved communities.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 26, 2019
UnitedHealthcare awarded the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank a $375,000 grant to help address food insecurity, modernize the food bank’s database systems and connect San Diegans countywide to vital community services, including housing and employment services.
uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has launched a national vision laboratory network to better serve eye care professionals and meet the needs of more than 19 million vision plan participants.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 22, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum Take Action to Support People Affected by Flooding in Missouri and Kansas
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Missouri and Kansas.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 18, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Wisconsin.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 15, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Nebraska.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 15, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent flooding across parts of Iowa.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 12, 2019
Building on the introduction of the first-of-its-kind point-of-sale discount program, OptumRx and UnitedHealthcare are expanding their innovative consumer point-of-sale prescription drug discount programs to apply to all new employer-sponsored plans, making medications more affordable and improving health outcomes.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 08, 2019
Individuals with private health coverage in the United States who seek emergency care from in-network hospital emergency departments (EDs) are often treated by out-of-network (OON) emergency physicians.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 07, 2019
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee announced its support of a multiyear project led by the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) to improve the care of Opioid-Exposed Newborns (OEN) and their mothers with opioid use disorder.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 05, 2019
A new UnitedHealth Group report reveals that expanding access to high-value physicians who deliver quality care at lower costs could drive significant health care system savings.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 05, 2019
OptumRx Receives Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute's Excellence Award for Opioid Risk Management
OptumRx has received the 2019 Excellence Award for Opioid Management Strategies from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 04, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people affected by the recent tornadoes that struck parts of southeastern Alabama.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
March 04, 2019
UnitedHealthcare has invested $19 million to help construct and enhance several health centers in California that provide services to underserved communities in Santa Barbara, Solano and Santa Clara counties.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 28, 2019
Community leaders, newly moved-in residents and development partners came together today to celebrate the completion of HARMONY @Grandview Commons, a new 94-unit affordable-housing community for working families in the region.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 27, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent storms and flooding affecting parts of Mississippi.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 27, 2019
The UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting, authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.90 per share, to be paid on March 19, 2019, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on March 11, 2019.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 27, 2019
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent storms and flooding affecting parts of Tennessee.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 20, 2019
UnitedHealthcare announced that it will increasingly leverage data from digital devices flowing into the UnitedHealthcare Nerve Center to help people enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans more effectively manage chronic conditions.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 14, 2019
UnitedHealthcare Vision plans tied for highest in customer satisfaction among the nation's vision carriers, according to the J.D. Power 2018 Vision Plan Satisfaction ReportSM.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
February 13, 2019
The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group announced John H. Noseworthy, M.D., has joined the board.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 07, 2019
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has introduced oral health strategies to confront the opioid epidemic, building on a companywide approach to address the epidemic from all angles.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 04, 2019
The State of North Carolina, which is partnering with local health plans to improve people's health and well-being and reduce health care costs, selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina as one of four managed care organizations to administer its statewide Medicaid program, effective Nov. 1, 2019.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release
January 29, 2019
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has donated $50,000 to Legal Aid of North Carolina and the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness as part of the company’s efforts to support Hurricane Florence recovery.
uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
January 22, 2019
UnitedHealth Group was the top-ranking company in the Healthcare: Insurance and Managed Care sector for FORTUNE’s 2019 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, featured in the magazine’s February issue, and included among the Top Fifty Most Admired Companies overall.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
January 15, 2019
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported fourth quarter and full year
2019 results, with continued strong, well-diversified performance across the enterprise.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report
January 09, 2019
Employees who actively participate in employer-sponsored health and wellness programs are much more likely to be proud to work for their employer and promote their company to others as a great place to work, according to Optum research released today.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans
December 19, 2018
In two announcements recently made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), OptumServe, the federal government health services business unit of Optum, was selected to offer new services to veterans in 2019, and has secured major contracts to provide disability exams for the VA.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
December 18, 2018
Catalyst Health Network (Catalyst) and UnitedHealthcare's accountable care organization (ACO) has improvedthe number of annual preventive screenings year over year for cervical cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer, and lowered health care costs in North Texas by more than $28 million in the last two years.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 12, 2018
The nation’s obesity rate has reached the highest-ever level this year, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2018 America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
December 11, 2018
UnitedHealthcare announced today that it has agreed to extend its nationwide contract with Envision Healthcare
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
December 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent winter storms in North Carolina.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare announced that it will significantly expand its Navigate4Me program to bring the benefits of personalized, holistic care to more people enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans.
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December 05, 2018
Optum Bank, the nation’s leading provider of heath savings accounts, has enhanced its data and analytics tool to help increase health savings account (HSA) savings and provide accountholders with a better understanding of how to use their HSAs to pay for health care costs.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
December 04, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has introduced uBundle, a new benefits savings program that enables employers across the country to save up to 4 percent* on medical premiums when combining a UnitedHealthcare medical plan with specialty benefits such as dental, vision, life, disability or supplemental health coverage.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
December 03, 2018
Aetna, a CVS Health business, and Ascension have joined the pilot project applying blockchain technology to improve data quality and reduce administrative costs associated with changes to health care provider demographic data.
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November 30, 2018
CelebrateOne is a community-engagement initiative led by Columbus Public Health and the Greater Columbus Mortality Task Force.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 26, 2018
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story
November 20, 2018
When a loved one serves in our military, it is a family affair. Service often means extended periods of time away from family for training, assignments and deployments. That time away takes a toll on both service members and those who love them. And, when the unimaginable happens – an injury or traumatic event encountered in the line of duty – recovery often means that family members take on a brand new title and role – that of caregiver.
uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 20, 2018
UnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET. At the meeting, senior leaders will discuss the Company’s performance and outlook for 2019, showcase progressive new technologies and services, and conduct seminars addressing initiatives under way to address key trends in health care.
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November 19, 2018
Warby Parker’s designer prescription eyewear is now available to approximately 2 million people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, either online at warbyparker.com or at more than 80 Warby Parker stores nationwide.
uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 16, 2018
UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are donating $500,000 to help residents of California recover and rebuild from the devastating fires in Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 15, 2018
Apple Watch is now part of UnitedHealthcare Motion, a national wearable device program that encourages current participants to achieve nearly 12,000 steps per day* – more than double the number of the average American adult
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 15, 2018
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is key to building a better health care future, according to a recent survey of 500 U.S. health care leaders on their attitudes and usage of the technologies.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
November 14, 2018
The American Indian College Fund, in partnership with the United Health Foundation, awarded 11 Native American North Dakota college students with scholarships through the United Health Foundation Tribal Wellness Scholarship Program.
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November 12, 2018
In October, the United Health Foundation released the 2018 America's Health Rankings Health of Those Who Have Served Report.
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November 09, 2018
Integrity. Compassion. Relationships. Innovation. Performance. These are values that drive UnitedHealth Group employees. For those who have served in the military, these are values they have already embraced well before they join our company, making UnitedHealth Group a strong fit for veterans.
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November 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the ongoing wildfires in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the ongoing wildfires in parts of Butte county.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 09, 2018
UnitedHealth Group announced that its Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting, authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.90 per share, to be paid on December 13, 2018, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 3, 2018.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 08, 2018
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, UnitedHealth Group partnered with Matrix Medical Network to deploy a mobile clinic to provide health care directly to people living in affected areas.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
November 08, 2018
Pathways, Inc., and the United Health Foundation announced a three-year, $930,000 grant to expand mental health services for children in eastern Kentucky using telehealth technology.
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November 08, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum's Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
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November 05, 2018
A new Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and United Health Foundation grant partnership will expand access to health informatics educational opportunities and applied health data science research experiences through the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration and Application (IDEA).
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
November 02, 2018
A $1 million grant from the United Health Foundation will enable the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) to launch its “Eradicate Oral Cancer in Eastern Kentucky” project.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 31, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, launched new and enhanced digital health resources to help employers access and understand health care data, save on premiums and encourage employees to more effectively use their health benefits.
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October 29, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is introducing My ScriptRewards, a new program that shares prescription cost savings directly with plan participants who choose doctor-approved, guideline-recommended and cost-effective medications.
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October 28, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
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October 17, 2018
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October 16, 2018
UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are donating $500,000 to help residents of the Florida Gulf Coast region recover and rebuild from Hurricane Michael. UnitedHealth Group will donate the funds to the Florida Disaster Fund.
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October 16, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported third quarter results, with
continued strong, well-diversified performance across the enterprise.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare will expand its fitness program for people enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans to North Carolina and 11 additional states in 2019. The company is also enhancing the program with new features and rebranding it as Renew Active.
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October 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Georgia who may be affected by Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall in the next few days.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
October 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Florida who may be affected by Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall later this week.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
October 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Alabama who may be affected by Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall in the next few days.
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October 08, 2018
The Health Action Council, an organization dedicated to improving the quality and cost of care, is expanding its relationship with UnitedHealthcare and Optum to launch an enhanced insurance plan that will be available to Health Action Council member companies for Jan. 1, 2019, enrollment.
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October 04, 2018
As Hurricane Florence approached the coastline of the Carolinas, the people of UnitedHealth Group, Optum and UnitedHealthcare went into action to help prepare for the storm, help provide members with access to care and prescription medications and ensure their colleagues in the area were safe and secure.
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October 03, 2018
High-quality hospitals deliver lower-cost care for 82% of diagnoses, according to a new analysis that Advisory Board released today on variations in care that do not improve care costs or patient outcomes.
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October 01, 2018
UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2019 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, offering more choice, stable and reduced premiums, broad access to care, and enhanced benefits and programs designed to help people live healthier lives.
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September 28, 2018
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the United Health Foundation are expanding access to health informatics educational opportunities and applied health data science research experiences through the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration and Application (IDEA).
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 26, 2018
An unprecedented number of Americans with health benefits say they are prepared for open enrollment, while an increasing number of people are using online resources to research health symptoms and comparison shop for care, according to a new UnitedHealthcare survey.
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September 20, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has invested $9 million to help enhance the quality of care and patient services at 21 health centers operated by Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
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September 18, 2018
In the surrounding counties of Springfield, Missouri, 43 percent of people live below the federal poverty level, earning an annual income of $12,140 or less, according to Jordan Valley Community Health Center as of 2017. And, 14.5 percent of the population remains uninsured.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 18, 2018
Today more than 200 members of the Cumberland community and UnitedHealthcare employees joined the New England Patriots and KaBOOM! to build a new playground at Blackstone Valley Prep's (BVP) Elementary School 3.
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September 14, 2018
UnitedHealth Group and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are donating $1.5 million to help residents of North Carolina and South Carolina recover and rebuild from Hurricane Florence.
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September 13, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Georgia who may be affected by Hurricane Florence.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
September 13, 2018
UnitedHealth Group has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2018 and ranked No. 1 in the Health Care and Providers & Services Sector.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/access-to-coverage,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
September 11, 2018
A new report from UnitedHealth Group, Addressing the Nation’s Primary Care Shortage: Advanced Practice Clinicians and Innovative Care Delivery Models outlines opportunities to increase primary care capacity.
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September 11, 2018
Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge and the United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $1.2 million grant to launch an innovative program at Woman's Hospital that will help address the needs of pregnant women with opioid addiction and their affected newborns.
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September 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia who may be affected by the Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall later this week.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
September 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare invites Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to attend community education events across the country and explore online learning tools during the seventh annual National Medicare Education Week, Sept. 15-21.
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September 05, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana affected by Tropical Storm Gordon.
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August 30, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a blueprint this spring to lower prescription drug prices and out-of-pocket costs. One piece of that plan is to allow step therapy for physician-administered drugs covered under Medicare Part B.
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August 28, 2018
On August 24, students in the second class of the UNLV School of Medicine attended their White Coat Ceremony.
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August 23, 2018
Renovation is well underway on the former group home at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC), North Dakota, following a recent ceremonial groundbreaking event with Spirit Lake Dakota Nation tribal leaders and community members, North Dakota Governor Burgum and UnitedHealthcare's Tami Reller in early August.
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August 23, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people affected by the severe storms affecting Hawaii.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release
August 22, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, the Share Food Program, Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, City Councilman Derek S. Green and other civic leaders convened today for a roundtable discussion about hunger.
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August 21, 2018
Group Prenatal Care (GPC) is an effective model designed to help reduce preterm birth rates while also providing expectant mothers with complete prenatal care.
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August 16, 2018
OptumRx is becoming the first major pharmacy care services company to introduce fully sustainable medication packaging that replaces polystyrene, or foam.
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August 15, 2018
When physicians follow computer alerts embedded in electronic health records, their hospitalized patients experience fewer complications and lower costs, leave the hospital sooner and are less likely to be readmitted, according to a study of inpatient care.
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August 14, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has launched a new program that will help improve access to comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses for children across the country, helping address the unique eye-health challenges young people face.
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August 09, 2018
Optum, the health services and technology business of UnitedHealth Group, has secured a position on the highly competitive governmentwide contracting vehicle called Alliant 2, which assists federal agencies in soliciting integrated information technology solutions.
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August 08, 2018
UnitedHealth Group announced today that its Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting, authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.90 per share, to be paid on September 18, 2018, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 7, 2018.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
August 02, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has combined its data with Medtronic’s to analyze how access to, and proper use of, market-leading pump technology may help prevent dangerous blood sugar lows and diabetes complications.
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July 31, 2018
The people of UnitedHealth Group are driven by our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. This report highlights how we combine our knowledge, experience and compassion – as an enterprise and as individuals – to support initiatives that improve health quality and outcomes in the communities where we live and work.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
July 27, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the Cranston and Carr fires in California.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/healthier-communities,uhg:content-type/story
July 24, 2018
In the community health worker model at UnitedHealthcare, health care encompasses more than just clinical services, because access truly begins before the first appointment.
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July 20, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent tornadoes that swept through parts of central Iowa.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
July 19, 2018
In March 2018, at the start of Peru's school year, 7,000 more ponchilas were donated to students in Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Apurimac, Peru.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
July 17, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter results, with continued strong, well-diversified performance across the enterprise.
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July 17, 2018
People who use Rally HealthSM, Inc. digital health and wellbeing tools have earned more than $1 billion in health-related incentive rewards since 2016 by making choices that lead to better health. Rally Health is the consumer digital health platform of Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group
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July 12, 2018
Employees enrolled in UnitedHealthcare accident, critical illness or hospital indemnity protection plans can now receive benefit payouts faster and easier through UnitedHealthcare's industry-first Supplemental Health Benefit Assist Program.
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July 11, 2018
Cost control has eclipsed revenue growth as the top priority among health system CEOs, according to Advisory Board’s Annual Health Care CEO Survey.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has awarded $1.95 million in grants to local organizations that are expanding social services to address some of Wisconsin's key social determinants of health, like food security.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has awarded $2 million in grants to local organizations that are expanding social services to address some of Arizona's key social determinants of health, like food security.
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July 09, 2018
The three-month study provides free on-demand rides to medical appointments and social activities for select patients over age 60 in Los Angeles.
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July 09, 2018
American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARA) and UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company (NYSE: UNH) today announced that they have executed a binding Settlement Term Sheet (the "Agreement") and will be negotiating terms of a definitive settlement by August 1, 2018.
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July 09, 2018
Community Care Physician Network LLC (CCPN) and UnitedHealthcare have established a new Advanced Care Medical Home and care management network relationship, giving North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries access to CCPN's 2,200 independent primary care providers in counties across the state under the new managed care system that will launch in 2019.
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July 06, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the ongoing wildfires across parts of Colorado.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 28, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, will begin offering new employer-sponsored health insurance options in Minnesota beginning late 2018, and intends to expand its Medicare Advantage health insurance plan options Jan. 1, 2019, pending regulatory approvals.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 27, 2018
The State of Kansas selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas as one of three managed care organizations administering KanCare, the statewide Medicaid program, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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June 25, 2018
Circle the City, an Arizona nonprofit community health organization, is dedicated to providing high- quality, holistic health care to men, women and children facing homelessness in Maricopa County.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 25, 2018
According to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings, more than a third of children ages 10 to 17 in both Tennessee and Louisiana are overweight or obese. Both states rank higher than the national average of 31 percent for these factors.
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June 25, 2018
Morehouse School of Medicine, in partnership with UnitedHealth Group, launched its third annual High School Community Health Worker (HSCHW) Training Program, which seeks to increase the number of trained student community health workers to engage family, peers and community members in strategies for better health.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 22, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent flooding in parts of south Texas.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
June 22, 2018
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida donated $125,000 to support Latino Leadership's programs that help families affected by Hurricane Maria relocate from Puerto Rico to Central Florida.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 20, 2018
For the seventh consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group was recognized by The Civic 50 as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video
June 20, 2018
A Year in Review: Helping Build Healthier Communities
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
June 12, 2018
UnitedHealthcare honored 10 employers with the company’s “Well Deserved” award for implementing innovative, industry-leading workplace well-being programs that help improve their employees’ health.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/story
June 08, 2018
The recently released United Health Foundation’s 2018 America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report dives into this issue, including finding that older adults who live in rural areas often experience poorer health outcomes and receive fewer preventive services than those in urban and suburban environments.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
June 07, 2018
UnitedHealthcare is working with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and local care providers to confront the opioid epidemic by donating 10,000 opioid disposal kits to the Montgomery County Opiate Taskforce and Kettering Medical Center.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 05, 2018
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.90 per share, to be paid on June 26, 2018, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on June 18, 2018.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 04, 2018
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the results of shareholder voting that took place during the Company's 2018 annual meeting earlier today.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 29, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent flooding in parts of Howard County, Md.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
May 24, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) have established a long-term strategic partnership as the two organizations focus on ways to create more personalized care recommendations and a simpler consumer experience for the more than 48 million people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare plans.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
May 24, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and LabCorp (NYSE: LH) have renewed their long-term strategic partnership as the two organizations focus on ways to create more personalized care recommendations and a simpler consumer experience for the more than 48 million people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare plans.
uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story
May 23, 2018
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
May 23, 2018
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/video
May 22, 2018
In partnership with the United Health Foundation, Blue Star Families created the Military Caregiver Online Interactive Program, an online tool using avatar technology to create simulations and care scenarios for caregivers to problem-solve and address real-life challenges to care.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report
May 22, 2018
More than half of employees with access to workplace wellness programs say the programs have made a positive impact on their health, including 62 percent saying the initiatives translated to improved productivity and 30 percent reporting help detecting a disease.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health
May 21, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has now provided more than 5 million in-home clinical visits through its HouseCalls program, bringing potentially life-saving preventive care to people enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans in the comfort of their homes.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
May 18, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum's Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, located approximately 30 miles south of Houston.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
May 17, 2018
The United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report, now in its sixth year, found seniors living in rural areas fare differently across key markers of health compared to their urban and suburban peers.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 17, 2018
The United Health Foundation announced a new three-year, $1 million partnership with Climb Wyoming to support development of an innovative curriculum based on Climb’s nationally recognized model and implement its social support programs in Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, Colo.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 17, 2018
A new report benchmarking the health of seniors in America finds poorer health outcomes for rural senior citizens compared with their urban and suburban peers and increased national suicide rates.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
May 15, 2018
First implemented in 2014 as a cornerstone of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), public exchanges sought to provide subsidized coverage to Americans who were not eligible for Medicaid.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 11, 2018
Today, Governor John Bel Edwards was joined by Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary, Louisiana Department of Health, Kristy Duffey, UnitedHealth Group Chief Clinical Officer and board member of United Health Foundation, and many leaders in health care, business, government, and other sectors to announce a statewide collaborative effort to address cancer in Louisiana.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
May 11, 2018
– Today, UnitedHealth Group released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s drug policy proposal: “The fundamental issues with prescription drug affordability are the high prices set by and marketing practices of pharmaceutical manufacturers, so we welcome the Administration’s focus on reducing drug costs. UnitedHealth Group remains committed to offering concrete solutions to further protect consumers from rising drug prices and building programs to help make prescription drug costs more affordable, predictable and stable – programs like our industry-first initiative to provide point of sale pharmacy discounts for our commercial customers, and our application of advanced technology to provide drug cost transparency right in the doctor’s office.”
uhg:secondary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
May 10, 2018
In Ohio, as of 2016, there were 35 freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) – all of which were owned by or affiliated with hospitals, despite being physically separate facilities.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 10, 2018
United Health Foundation awarded a $1 million partnership grant to Circle the City to help the organization provide health care services in a new Medical Respite Center for the homeless at the Maricopa Human Services Campus.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
May 09, 2018
UnitedHealthcare’s value-based care program for knee, hip and spine procedures has demonstrated fewer hospital readmissions and complications following surgery, while generating total savings of nearly $18 million for participating employers.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
May 08, 2018
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina is partnering with the North Carolina Safety-Net Health System to develop innovative solutions and pilot programs to support the health of Medicaid beneficiaries and people with dual special needs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 07, 2018
At the 2018 Amgen Tour of California, the Rally Cycling team will ride six custom-designed, hand-painted Diamondback Podium bikes, each inspired by a child who has received a grant from the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF).
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
May 04, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the recent volcanic activity in the Puna area of the Big Island, Hawaii.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
May 04, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, working with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and local care providers, is confronting the opioid epidemic by donating 10,000 opioid disposal kits to the Byrnes Health Education Center and Family First Health.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 03, 2018
Community leaders, housing and health advocates, and development partners today celebrated the start of construction for The Elisabetta, a new 91-unit affordable-housing development in the historically diverse Globeville neighborhood of Denver.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
May 03, 2018
The American Indian College Fund, in partnership with United Health Foundation, has launched The United Health Foundation Tribal Wellness Scholarship Program to create a pipeline of mental health and substance abuse professionals in North Dakota to serve remote and rural communities.
uhg:secondary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
April 24, 2018
One of the biggest issues facing the United States health care system is the rising costs of prescription drugs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
April 17, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter results, led by continued strong, broad-based performance across the enterprise.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 02, 2018
Humana, MultiPlan, Optum, Quest Diagnostics and UnitedHealthcare Launch Blockchain-Driven Effort to Tackle Care Provider Data Issues.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
March 29, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has launched the Step Up for Better Health Sweepstakes, a national initiative to encourage walking and in support of Boys & Girls Clubs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
March 27, 2018
Amil, part of UnitedHealthcare, announced it has received MCG’s 2017 Richard L. Doyle Award.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
March 21, 2018
The University of Michigan School of Public Health announced that Andrew Ryan has been named the first UnitedHealthcare Professor of Health Care Management.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
March 14, 2018
Training a Diverse Workforce of Health Informatics Experts in North Carolina
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
March 13, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced Larry C. Renfro, vice chair of UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Optum, will lead UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise growth efforts and Optum’s next-generation investment initiatives through an expanded Optum Ventures. Andrew Witty will join UnitedHealth Group, succeeding Renfro as CEO of Optum, effective July 1, 2018.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/chronic-and-complex-conditions,uhg:content-type/report
March 09, 2018
A study by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota shows children and teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) enrolled in an intensive remote therapy (IRT) pilot program experienced improved blood glucose control and better quality of life during the six-month study compared to those who received conventional care.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/video
March 08, 2018
To help Kansans live healthier lives and provide them with access to affordable prescription drugs, our OptumRx business worked with the Kansas Legislature and the Kansas Board of Pharmacy to develop the Kansas Unused Medication Donation Act, which became law in 2009.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
March 08, 2018
OptumRx, a leading pharmacy care services company that is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced it has surpassed $20 million in prescription medication donations to help tens of thousands of Kansans in need under the Kansas Unused Medication Donation Program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
March 07, 2018
UnitedHealthcare announced a program to encourage people across the country to improve their health by walking, enabling eligible plan participants to obtain Apple Watch® by meeting daily walking goals.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
March 06, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, will expand pharmacy discounts to millions of its plan participants when they fill prescriptions through retail pharmacies or home delivery.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:content-type/report
March 05, 2018
UnitedHealthcare has released its second annual report detailing how the continued shift to a value-based health care system is encouraging better health and better care, and putting greater focus on the total cost of care.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report
March 02, 2018
A new America’s Health Rankings Health of Women and Children Report released by United HealthFoundation finds concerning increases in several of the nation’s key mortality measures for women and children.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
February 27, 2018
UnitedHealthcare is a winner in the Customer Service Department of the Year category, presented by the Stevie Awards, an international awards program recognizing outstanding performances in the workplace.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 22, 2018
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
February 22, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced advancements in the company’s collaboration with individual doctors, health systems and government as the use of bundled payment models expands in traditional fee-for-service Medicare.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
February 19, 2018
the Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) and United Health Foundation are launching a new $1.2 million, three-year partnership to expand access to substance abuse treatment for the Spirit Lake Dakota community and support long-term recovery and wellness.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
February 16, 2018
Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) and United Health Foundation are launching a new partnership to expand access to substance abuse treatment for the Spirit Lake Dakota community and support long-term recovery and wellness. U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp joined in the announcement to mark the beginning of the partnership.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
February 15, 2018
The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced F. William McNabb III has joined the board.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
February 15, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
February 14, 2018
UnitedHealth Group announced today that its Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting, authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.75 per share, to be paid on March 20, 2018, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on March 9, 2018.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
February 12, 2018
UnitedHealthcare Donates $25,000 to Support East Carolina University College of Nursing Scholarships
UnitedHealthcare has donated $25,000 to the East Carolina University College of Nursing to fund scholarships for students enrolled in their final year of the Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
January 31, 2018
Empresas Banmédica, a leading health care provider and insurer serving Chile, Colombia and Peru, and UnitedHealth Group successfully completed the combination of the two companies. With the closing of the transaction, UnitedHealth Group now owns 96.8% of Empresas Banmédica.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
January 25, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Oxford plan participants and their dependents in New York and New Jersey who are enrolled in large group, fully insured employer-sponsored health plans will be able to buy healthy foods at discounted prices through the Healthy Savings® program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
January 24, 2018
An affordable-housing initiative by UnitedHealthcare is helping connect Michigan residents to quality housing and support services to help them live healthier lives.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
January 23, 2018
UnitedHealthcare today awarded grants totaling $150,000 to five community organizations focused on expanding access to nutritional foods for Florida families and children.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
January 23, 2018
A three-year, $1.6 million grant from United Health Foundation to UNC-Chapel Hill will create “Project ENABLE,” the Extensible Network-Accessible Biomedical & Health Informatics Lifelong Learning Environment.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
January 19, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by recent snow and ice storms in North Carolina.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
January 19, 2018
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was the top-ranking company in the insurance and managed care sector for FORTUNE’s 2018 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, featured in the magazine’s February issue.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
January 16, 2018
UnitedHealth Group reported fourth quarter and full year 2017 results reflecting continued broad-based growth and strengthened operating performance across the enterprise.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
January 15, 2018
UnitedHealthcare today donated $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and 150 bike helmets to encourage kids in Las Vegas to make an active, healthy start in the New Year.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences
January 12, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, today announced new digital health resources for millions of people enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
January 12, 2018
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people affected by the flooding and mudslides in Southern California.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/chronic-and-complex-conditions,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
January 10, 2018
UnitedHealthcare, the market leader in Medicare benefit plans, and DexCom, Inc., the leader in continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes management, today announced an individualized glucose management pilot program driven by wearable technology to help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their condition in real time.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings
December 12, 2017
America’s health is challenged by an increase in premature death and uneven concentration of health care providers, according to key findings in United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
December 08, 2017
UnitedHealthcare has awarded $10,000 to Digital Hyve, a Syracuse-based digital marketing company that has a new, innovative idea for enhancing community health and wellness in Central New York.
uhg:secondary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
December 06, 2017
A new report from UnitedHealth Group, "Freestanding Emergency Departments: Treating Common Conditions at Emergency Prices," highlights the recent growth in freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), which are physically separate from hospitals, and the resulting costs to consumers and the health care system.
uhg:secondary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
December 06, 2017
In Colorado, as of August 2016, there were 40 freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) – both hospital-owned and independent – about triple the number in 2014.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions
December 06, 2017
Optum, a leading health services company, and DaVita Medical Group, one of the nation’s leading independent medical groups and a subsidiary of DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), are combining. The agreement, entered into on December 5, 2017, calls for Optum to acquire DaVita Medical Group for approximately $4.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in 2018 and is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/story
December 05, 2017
A new partnership and grant will help the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton increase capacity and improve curriculum at the Fisher Children’s Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 05, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:topics/prevention
December 01, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and the March of Dimes are offering a new model of group prenatal care for pregnant women called Supportive Pregnancy Care (SPC) in Toledo and Akron.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:topics/prevention
November 29, 2017
The UnitedHealthcare Healthy PregnancySM mobile app, an interactive program providing expectant women with personalized content and 24/7 nurse support during pregnancy and after delivery, is now available to people enrolled in most UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored plans.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions
November 28, 2017
Optum, the health services business of UnitedHealth Group, announced today the creation of Optum Ventures, a $250 million venture fund focused on investing in startup and early-stage companies whose innovations will help advance the health care system.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 27, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 20, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
November 17, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its subsidiary Qualcomm Life, have integrated wearable devices from Samsung Electronics America Inc. and Garmin International, Inc., into UnitedHealthcare Motion™.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
November 15, 2017
UnitedHealthcare, the market leader in Medicare , today introduced Navigate4Me, a program that offers people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans personalized concierge services – and in some cases even a single point of contact – to support and guide them through the complexities of the health care system.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/story
November 13, 2017
As the highest-ranking nurse in the Navy before her retirement as a rear admiral in 2013, UnitedHealthcare’s Elizabeth “Betsy” Niemyer built a career of exceptional accomplishments.
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November 13, 2017
Beginning Nov. 15, nearly 180,000 UnitedHealthcare plan participants and their dependents in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., enrolled in fully insured, employer-sponsored health plans will be able to buy healthy foods at discounted prices through the Healthy Savings® program.
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November 10, 2017
Fisher House provides a community and a home away from home, but more importantly, “a place for healing,” says Sala Nick, a former guest of Fisher House Camp Pendleton.
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November 10, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses are donating $1 million toward helping Puerto Ricans recover and rebuild from Hurricane Maria.
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November 08, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.75 per share, to be paid on December 12, 2017, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on December 1, 2017.
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November 06, 2017
People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in New York will soon have a new fitness benefit that offers access to exercise classes, workout equipment and social activities at participating fitness locations.
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November 06, 2017
Employers act as natural risk pools, enticing healthy and not-so-healthy workers to sign up because of the relatively affordable, pre-tax price tag.
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November 06, 2017
Group Prenatal Care, a program designed to reduce the risk of preterm births
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November 03, 2017
United Health Foundation released the America’s Health Rankings Health of Women Who Have Served Report. This report, created in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), establishes a baseline representation of the health of women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces compared to women without military service.
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November 03, 2017
Community leaders, local residents and development partners came together today to celebrate the start of construction for The Flats at Grandview Commons, a new 94-unit affordable-housing community for working families in the region.
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November 02, 2017
Women who have served in the U.S. military are more likely than those who have not served to report being in very good or excellent health despite facing higher rates of mental health challenges and chronic disease, according to the 2017 America’s Health Rankings Health of Women Who Have Served Report.
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November 01, 2017
UnitedHealthcare has introduced nationwide new Hospital Indemnity Protection plans that provide a cash benefit to help fund employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses or meet other financial needs after a hospital stay.
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October 18, 2017
UnitedHealthcare awarded $10,000 to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a small business that has an innovative idea for enhancing community health and wellness in greater Richmond.
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October 17, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported third quarter results, reflecting continued broad-based growth and solid operating margins across the enterprise.
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October 15, 2017
More than 100 military veterans, first responders and their supporters will ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles during the 2017 UnitedHealthcare California Challenge.
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October 12, 2017
More people in the Dallas metroplex are accessing high-quality care at lower cost through Catalyst Health Network (Catalyst) and UnitedHealthcare’s accountable care organization (ACO).
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October 11, 2017
UnitedHealthcare awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to five community organizations aimed at increasing regular physical activity among Michigan children and families.
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October 10, 2017
Optum, the health services company of UnitedHealth Group, will operate the Military Health System’s (MHS) worldwide Nurse Advice Line, serving more than 9 million military service members, retirees and their families.
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October 10, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people affected by the wildfires in Northern California.
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October 09, 2017
Vanitia knows all too well the critical public health issues facing mothers and babies within her community.
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October 07, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida who may be affected by Tropical Storm Nate.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:content-type/report
October 05, 2017
More Americans are turning to technology first to evaluate health conditions, and a growing number are interested in using the internet to access medical care, while opportunities remain to improve peoples’ understanding of basic health insurance terms and the connection between lifestyle choices and disease, according to a new UnitedHealthcare study.
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October 02, 2017
An important milestone was recently reached in helping end homelessness among military veterans in Minnesota with the opening of Veterans East, a new 100-unit apartment community adjacent to the Veterans Hospital near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis.
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October 02, 2017
UnitedHealthcare, the market leader in Medicare, today introduced its 2018 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, featuring stable premiums and benefits, broad access and choices, and a personalized experience to help people live healthier lives.
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October 02, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Southwest Medical Associates (an Optum company), part of the health benefits and services businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are opening Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line, providing access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas.
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September 30, 2017
Today, Lucia serves as the project director of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Collaborative, a partnership between the KC CARE Clinic and CHC.
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September 29, 2017
UnitedHealthcare has opened its newest health benefits store to provide enhanced customer service and health education for Asian Americans in Bergen County.
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September 26, 2017
Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett, UnitedHealthcare and Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) leaders today unveiled a new playground at White Center Heights Elementary School.
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September 26, 2017
Today more than 200 Bostonians and UnitedHealthcare employees joined the New England Patriots and KaBOOM! to build a new playground at the Bridge Boston Charter School.
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September 25, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers alumni and staff, and UnitedHealthcare employees hosted the fifth annual “Day of Service and Play,” which took place at Allesandro Elementary School.
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September 20, 2017
On September 11, nearly 100 UnitedHealth Group employees volunteered at AARP Foundation’s Meal Pack Challenge.
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September 20, 2017
An important milestone was reached today in helping end homelessness among military veterans in Minnesota with the opening of Veterans East, a new 100-unit apartment community adjacent to the Veterans Hospital near Fort Snelling.
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September 19, 2017
Warby Parker and UnitedHealthcare Collaboration to Feature Affordable, Designer Prescription Eyewear
People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual vision plans can access Warby Parker’s designer prescription eyewear at affordable prices, online or at any of the more than 50 stores nationwide, beginning in 2018.
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September 18, 2017
First lady of North Carolina Kristin Cooper joined United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation today to award 22 grants totaling $44,000 to schools and YMCAs statewide.
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September 14, 2017
Culturally competent care helps all people live healthier lives and helps make the health system work better for everyone.
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September 14, 2017
A new study by UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch found employee volunteerism positively affects the health and well-being of the people who participate, and strengthens their connections to their employers.
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September 12, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W) for the 19th consecutive year.
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September 11, 2017
Seven central Indiana residents were selected as winners of the American Heart Association's "Real People. Real Change." program sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. The winners were recognized for living healthier lives and inspiring others.
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September 11, 2017
UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) announced a donation of $1 million to support Florida communities affected by Hurricane Irma.
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September 07, 2017
UnitedHealthcare invites Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers to attend community education events across the country and explore online learning tools during the sixth annual National Medicare Education Week, Sept. 15-21.
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September 07, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum to Support People in Georgia and the Carolinas Affected by Hurricane Irma
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who may be affected by Hurricane Irma.
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September 07, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Florida who may be affected by Hurricane Irma.
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September 07, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people in Puerto Rico who may be affected by Hurricane Irma.
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September 05, 2017
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is making it easier and quicker for care providers to prescribe medications for their patients through a new online solution called PreCheck MyScript.
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August 30, 2017
Recipe for Success, United Health Foundation and local UnitedHealthcare employees are addressing the issue of food deserts in the Sunnyside neighborhood of south Houston.
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August 29, 2017
Optum and The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO), announced today that The Advisory Board Company’s health care business will join Optum.
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August 29, 2017
UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) announced a donation of $1 million to support Texas communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. The company is working with key officials and stakeholders in Texas to determine how the funds can most effectively support relief efforts.
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August 28, 2017
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) released three new joke books, just in time to celebrate National Literacy Month, an opportunity to encourage early reading, which is an essential skill to a child's healthy development.
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August 25, 2017
Together with United Health Foundation, the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) created the Healthy Communities Create Healthy Citizens project in Jersey City, Trenton and Cumberland County.
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August 25, 2017
For Dr. John Paul Sánchez, an interest in medical education grew out of a childhood in the Bronx. His parents, both emigrants from Puerto Rico, were respected teachers and role models. As a grade-schooler, Sánchez became fearful of a new disease that was killing young men in his community: HIV/AIDS.
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August 25, 2017
Dr. Noé Romo was born in East Los Angeles, the son of Mexican immigrant parents. His home life was stable, but in his neighborhood, violent gang activity was common. Each summer, he and his family would escape the city to work on his grandfather's farm in rural Mexico.
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August 25, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people in Louisiana who may be affected by Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall either late Friday or early Saturday, according to weather forecasters.
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August 25, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people in Texas who may be affected by Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall either late Friday or early Saturday, according to weather forecasters.
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August 22, 2017
United Health Foundation and National Medical Fellowships (NMF) partner to provide scholarships through the Diverse Scholars Initiative that support 30 students who show leadership at an early stage of their careers and express a commitment to providing primary care to those living in medically underserved communities.
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August 22, 2017
OptumRx today announced the initial results of its Opioid Risk Management program, which is reducing opioid consumption and prescribing and will be rolled out nationwide to build on its early success
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August 18, 2017
United Health Foundation has joined forces with Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN), and committed $1.5 million to expanding mental health services in Rochester, Rushville and Utica.
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August 18, 2017
UnitedHealthcare awarded four grants this week to local community organizations that are improving access to health care for Kansans living in rural areas.
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August 16, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.75 per share, to be paid on September 19, 2017, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on September 8, 2017.
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August 16, 2017
The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that David S. Wichmann, president of UnitedHealth Group, will succeed Stephen J. Hemsley as chief executive officer and become a director of the company, effective Sept. 1, 2017
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August 15, 2017
For the past 12 years, Letha Hail has learned how to manage and deal with diabetes while still maintaining her independence. She is 78 years old and faces the challenging task of navigating a complex health system while finding ways to afford the cost of her care on a fixed income.
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August 09, 2017
Julie's clinical focus is delivering primary care services, but many Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas patients would need to drive two to three hours for specialty care, depending on what is needed.
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August 07, 2017
Dr. Noé Romo talks about his journey to become a doctor, his first experience in Washington, D.C., and how he started Stand Up to Violence, a community violence prevention program.
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August 07, 2017
The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., and Sir Andrew Witty have joined the board.
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August 07, 2017
More than 150 military veterans, first responders and their supporters will cycle from Minneapolis to Chicago during the UnitedHealthcare Great Lakes Challenge Aug. 7 to 14.
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July 31, 2017
Now in its 10th year, the Diverse Scholars Initiative has provided more than $16 million in assistance and funded more than 2,540 scholarships in 36 states for students who are pursuing careers as health care professionals.
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July 31, 2017
Optum, the health services business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced that retired Army Lt. Gen. Patty Horoho has joined the company to bring together and align Optum's extensive capabilities to better support and deliver innovative solutions that meet the health needs of active-duty service members, veterans and their families.
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July 26, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Wisconsin affected by the recent floods.
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July 26, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Iowa affected by the recent floods.
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July 21, 2017
Developed by the Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center and supported in part by a $500,000 partnership grant from United Health Foundation, the Mammo-A-Go-Go Community Outreach Fund dedicates a portion of the mobile unit's time on the road to local communities, providing mammograms and translation services to women in underserved areas.
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July 19, 2017
A total of $100,000 in grants from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin will enable four community organizations across the state to enhance their programming and improve access to health resources for Wisconsin residents with disabilities.
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July 18, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported second quarter results, reflecting continued broad-based growth across the enterprise.
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July 17, 2017
UnitedHealth Group today announced it renewed and extended its exclusive relationship with AARP focused on improving the health and well-being of Americans 50 and older, including the most popular Medicare products among older Americans.
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July 15, 2017
Today more than 200 Eau Claire residents and UnitedHealthcare employees built a new playground at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chippewa Valley's Mary Markquart Center.
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July 14, 2017
Since August 2016, more than 1,000 Wyandotte County patients who are uninsured or underinsured have received enhanced, personalized care from CHC community health workers.
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July 13, 2017
In 2016, UnitedHealth Group employees volunteered 1 million hours and gave $40 million to charities and causes nationwide that are near and dear to their hearts.
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July 13, 2017
UnitedHealthcare is donating $39,000 to help Chelan Valley Hope and Lake Chelan Lutheran Church (LCLC) implement innovative programs that deliver coordinated, whole-person care for seniors in rural Washington communities.
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July 12, 2017
A six-year partnership between UnitedHealthcare and the Alcorn Extension Program has brought farm-fresh produce to thousands of community residents in food deserts throughout the state.
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July 11, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in California affected by ongoing wildfires in the Butte County area.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
July 01, 2017
Mentoring the future health workforce and helping them achieve their medical school dreams is just one way Alexa is paying it forward.
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July 01, 2017
Grit. Persistence. Hope. These qualities have endured across generations in Adrial A. Lobelo’s family.
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June 30, 2017
Today, Roshni serves as a community health worker for the KC CARE Clinic, providing primary health care services to uninsured and underinsured city residents.
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June 30, 2017
Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and UnitedHealthcare, along with more than 100 local residents gathered at the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County's (CHC) headquarters yesterday to celebrate a major milestone.
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June 28, 2017
UnitedHealthcare is investing $18.3 million to help build two new affordable-housing communities in Hart and Oak Park, Michigan.
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June 27, 2017
UnitedHealthcare announced it will invest an additional $1 million to extend its partnership with the National 4-H Council to deliver food budgeting and nutrition education to children and families in Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington and Wisconsin.
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June 21, 2017
UnitedHealth Group ranked in The Civic 50, an annual initiative from Points of Light recognizing companies that improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
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June 16, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and 4-H deliver food budgeting and nutrition education through the Food Smart Families program.
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June 13, 2017
Residents, community leaders and program partners YES Housing and UnitedHealthcare celebrated "Vive Salud," an innovative partnership that is connecting residents of The Imperial Building with resources to help them live healthier lives.
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June 12, 2017
From a young age, Oswaldo “Oz” Hasbún Avalos knew he wanted to care for others. Oz was awarded a scholarship through United Health Foundation’s Diverse Scholars Initiative.
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June 09, 2017
Ohio Gov. John Kasich joined UnitedHealth Group President Dave Wichmann and local officials today to announce that 700 new jobs are coming to Central Ohio.
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June 08, 2017
Most employees with access to workplace wellness programs say they have made a positive impact on their health, even though a majority are unwilling to devote more than one hour per day to health-related activities such as consistent exercise, according to a new survey.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 07, 2017
UnitedHealth Group announced that its Board of Directors authorized payment of an upcoming cash dividend of $0.75 per share to be paid to shareholders.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 05, 2017
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced the results of shareholder voting that took place during the Company's 2017 annual meeting earlier today.
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June 01, 2017
At an age when U.S. children are starting school, David Koffa was starting a whole new life, fleeing the civil war in Liberia.
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June 01, 2017
Beverly Apodaca has fond memories of growing up in rural New Mexico with her mother and grandparents.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
May 31, 2017
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. ("SCA"), a leader in the outpatient surgery industry and part of Optum, a technology-enabled health services and innovation company, has made an equity investment in Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgery Center
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May 26, 2017
This past April, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans employees joined more than 800 military survivors, senior Administration and Pentagon officials, and supporters from the business community at the Gala.
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May 26, 2017
Three teams representing technology companies and a veterans' organization will pilot their ideas to help veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
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May 25, 2017
Optum, the health services business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Merck (NYSE: MRK, known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada), will collaborate to develop and simulate the performance of contractual reimbursement models in which payment for prescription drugs is aligned more closely with patient health outcomes.
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May 22, 2017
UnitedHealthcare awarded $30,000 to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA to implement a project in its community to support children's exercise and physical activity. The grant is part of a statewide initiative between UnitedHealthcare and local YMCAs to fight childhood obesity and physical inactivity.
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May 19, 2017
Scott Masters, vice president, UnitedHealthcare Benefit Operations, who grew up on Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, recently returned to the Jacksonville base for a visit and spoke with the youth who piloted Operation: Reach. Following is a Q&A with Scott.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
May 19, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Wisconsin affected by the recent tornado and severe weather.
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May 18, 2017
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. and UnitedHealthcare teamed up to renovate the gymnasium at J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood.
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May 16, 2017
Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott and UnitedHealthcare teamed up today for a volunteer service project at Milwaukee Public Schools' Townsend Street School in the Sherman Park neighborhood.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/policy-solutions
May 16, 2017
View the infographic to learn more about the health care affordability issue of treating common conditions at emergency prices.
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May 15, 2017
In 2015, United Health Foundation teamed up Fisher House Foundation to build the first home for military families at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Following is a Q&A about our partnership with Fisher House Foundation.
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May 15, 2017
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan donated $40,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington to fund youth mental health programs.
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May 15, 2017
Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott and UnitedHealthcare built a new playground at Lincoln Elementary School in Green Bay's Western Corridor neighborhood.
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May 12, 2017
Programs like the National Military Family Association’s (NMFA) Military Spouse Scholarship and Professional Support Program help military spouses with their educational pursuits and career development.
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May 12, 2017
Learn more from UnitedHealth Group employees about our commitment to organizations that make a difference for military service members, veterans and their families.
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May 12, 2017
On May 4, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine and Chairman Sponsor UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans hosted the 2017 Heroes of Military Medicine Awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
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May 12, 2017
UnitedHealth Group partners with Give an Hour, to ensure our nation's heroes and their families have access to the health care services they deserve.
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May 11, 2017
LaDainian Tomlinson of Los Angeles Chargers and UnitedHealthcare Unveil New Playground for Students at Horace Mann Elementary School.
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May 10, 2017
America's seniors are seeing improvements in clinical care but are facing significant economic barriers to better health, according to the key findings from United Health Foundation's fifth annual America's Health Rankings Senior Report.
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May 09, 2017
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and UnitedHealthcare donated $20,000 to the Oak Grove School District.
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May 05, 2017
After serving multiple tours of duty in Iraq with the U.S. Army, Shawn Durnen returned to the U.S. and found it difficult to transition back to his former life. A friend soon referred him to Give an Hour, an organization that provides free mental health services to military members, veterans and their families.
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May 01, 2017
D’Ayn DeGroat of Farmington, New Mexico, is thankful for her career as a nurse.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
May 01, 2017
Evelyn Ambush became interested in pharmacy at a very young age.
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May 01, 2017
The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team today unveiled a new uniform that both the men's and women's teams will wear during the upcoming AMGEN Tour of California.
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April 20, 2017
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, community leaders, affordable-housing advocates and key investment partners celebrated the opening of Gouverneur Place Apartments, a new 68-unit affordable-housing development in the Bronx that integrates high-quality affordable housing with supportive services for residents.
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April 20, 2017
UnitedHealthcare is the largest investor in PATH Metro Villas, a new 65-unit supportive-housing community under construction that will provide permanent homes to individuals and families who have been suffering from homelessness or struggling to find affordable housing.
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April 18, 2017
UnitedHealth Group reported first quarter results, led by continued broad-based growth across the enterprise.
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April 13, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Florida, who may be affected by ongoing wildfires.
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April 11, 2017
Families in need of financial assistance for child medical care costs are encouraged to apply today for a UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) grant.
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April 10, 2017
To improve access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities UHF has partnered with Recipe for Success and the Hope Farmer program. This initiative will train veteran entrepreneurs to manage a 7-acre plot of land with the aim of generating 106,000 pounds of produce annually for families through on-site and citywide markets.
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April 10, 2017
To build upon UnitedHealth Group's efforts in local communities and help support UHF's mission, new initiatives have been launched in three U.S. cities: Hartford, Connecticut; Houston, Texas; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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April 06, 2017
UnitedHealthcare has donated $250,000 to support five organizations that are helping with Southeast Louisiana’s long-term, sustainable recovery after the devastating floods of 2016.
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April 01, 2017
From a young age, Kenji Taylor was aware of cultural differences.
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April 01, 2017
Felicia Andrew says she’s used to explaining where she comes from.
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March 31, 2017
UnitedHealth Group, Optum and UnitedHealthcare and our partners have the opportunity and the privilege to improve the lives of millions of people around the world and help build healthier communities for everyone. In this report we share a few of our recent initiatives to improve the health and welfare of the neighborhoods where we live and work.
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March 30, 2017
Access to transportation, good nutrition and a safe home environment are known as social determinants of health.
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March 30, 2017
Joe is leading the charge in the Boston region to help individuals facing homelessness change their circumstances by addressing a critical need – access to health care.
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March 30, 2017
For many military caregivers, the need to suddenly provide intensive care for a loved one can be daunting – there's no time for advanced training and the emotional toll can be draining. That's where Blue Star Families steps in to help – providing support, training and resources.
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March 28, 2017
Today Empower Retirement, the nation's second-largest retirement plan provider, and health services leader Optum launched an innovative health savings account (HSA) for retirement plan participants – The Empower Health Savings Account.
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March 17, 2017
UnitedHealth Group announced that it has extended the expiration of its previously announced exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.
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March 15, 2017
In November, United Health Foundation convened 13 current Foundation grant partners in Washington, D.C., for an all-day thought leadership event focused on the role of community health workers in the health care system.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation (UHF) is partnering with a number of programs using innovative methods to positively impact underserved communities and empower people to make positive choices for a healthy lifestyle.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation is investing in a 21st century health workforce through the Diverse Scholars Initiative.
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March 15, 2017
Operation: Reach provides an online platform to engage military kids using mobile apps and an interactive game that focuses on coping with change.
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March 15, 2017
Columbus Public Health’s CelebrateOne program, connecting local pregnant women and mothers with support resources, recognized the first full-year cohort of 24 Community Health Workers.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation announces two grants for the community of Hartford, Conn., totaling nearly $2.4 million.
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March 15, 2017
Massachusetts UnitedHealthcare employees helped pack "welcome home" baskets for individuals who received housing at Woods-Mullen Shelter in Boston, Mass.
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March 15, 2017
United Health Foundation announced a partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College to address the nursing shortage in the Milwaukee area.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
March 09, 2017
Norwood Elementary received a $20,000 grant to build a climbing wall to promote sports, physical activity and active play at the school.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
March 02, 2017
A team from J. Watson Bailey Middle School last night won the 2017 UnitedHealthcare Health Bee in a spirited final round in Kingston, earning the school funding for its health and wellness programs.
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March 01, 2017
For Ray Hill, music opened the door to his interest in health and wellness.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
March 01, 2017
From growing up in rural Jamaica to studying at New York City’s Columbia University, Sainfer Aliyu has traveled a long road — literally and figuratively.
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March 01, 2017
UnitedHealth Group has updated several components of its 2014 report on practical, proven and scalable approaches for advancing primary care delivery.
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February 27, 2017
United Health Foundation and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) will create a program to improve women's health and birth outcomes, and reduce health disparities.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions
February 21, 2017
UnitedHealth Group commenced an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc., a leading ambulatory surgery center and surgical hospital provider.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
February 16, 2017
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was the top-ranking company in the insurance and managed care sector for FORTUNE's 2017 "World's Most Admired Companies" list.
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February 15, 2017
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is combining messages of kindness and generosity with creative storytelling in its latest children's book chronicling the adventures of Oliver the lovable bear and Hope the spirited butterfly.
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February 14, 2017
To address growing teen drug use and provide integrated health care for local Connecticut families, United Health Foundation, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, The Governor's Prevention Partnership and The Village for Families & Children announced two new grant partnerships in Hartford.
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February 14, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people asked to evacuate from areas surrounding the Oroville Dam in Northern California.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
February 09, 2017
UnitedHealth Group announced that its Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.625 per share.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
February 08, 2017
UnitedHealth Group has recognized the $350 million impact of its Penn Treaty assessments in the fourth quarter 2016, following consultations in connection with its 10-K filing.
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February 06, 2017
UnitedHealthcare is now accepting proposals from community nonprofits and government agencies aimed at improving health resources and programs for Kansas residents living in rural and frontier areas.
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February 03, 2017
A recent report from UnitedHealth Group finds that $500 billion to $620 billion could be saved by modernizing Medicare and Medicaid.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
February 01, 2017
One of the key factors to ensuring whole person health is ensuring fresh, healthy foods aren't only a choice, but an option for families nationwide.
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February 01, 2017
To raise awareness of the physical and mental harms associated with youth substance abuse, United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with the Governor's Prevention Partnership in Hartford.
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February 01, 2017
Partnerships like PERISCOPE can help bridge the critical gap in perinatal care in Milwaukee and support new and expectant moms, ensuring their health and wellness are nurtured from day one.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
February 01, 2017
The Village for Families & Children and United Health Foundation (UHF) have announced a new partnership to provide resources for programs that connect communities to care, support whole-person health and build healthier communities.
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January 31, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers have announced a $15 million strategic partnership to develop, test and scale new models of care for patients with complex health, behavioral and social needs.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
January 26, 2017
A $2.3 million grant from United Health Foundation will enable the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to double the size of its registered nursing program over the next three years and help address the state's nursing shortage.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
January 23, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Georgia and Mississippi who may be affected by severe weather, including multiple tornadoes that struck the Southeast region.
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January 17, 2017
UnitedHealth Group announced that Timothy P. Flynn has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
January 17, 2017
UnitedHealth Group reported fourth quarter and full year 2016 results driven by broad-based, balanced growth across the enterprise.
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January 11, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and CareerWise Colorado will help expand CareerWise Colorado youth apprenticeships in Mesa County, along Colorado's Western Slope.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
January 10, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its wholly owned subsidiary Qualcomm Life, Inc., today donated $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions
January 09, 2017
Optum, a leading health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, and Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc., a leading ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital provider, are combining.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
January 03, 2017
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its wholly owned subsidiary Qualcomm Life, Inc., today announced enhancements and the expansion of UnitedHealthcare Motion™, a wellness program that provides employees with activity trackers at no additional charge and enables them to earn up to $1,500 per year by meeting certain goals for the number of daily steps.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
January 01, 2017
There is a growing health care challenge sweeping across the United States that has the ability to impact each and every American: a rising shortage of nursing professionals.
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December 16, 2016
In partnership with United Health Foundation, Community Health Council (CHC) of Wyandotte County is adding seven new full-time community health workers (CHWs) to help improve coordination of local, culturally competent, affordable primary care for lower-income, underserved residents in Wyandotte County.
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December 14, 2016
The nation’s health is seeing concerning upticks in key health indicators according to the key findings in United Health Foundation’s 27th America’s Health Rankings Annual Report.
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December 13, 2016
UnitedHealthcare is launching a national initiative featuring Hasbro's NERF products this holiday season to encourage young people to become more active through "exergaming."
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
December 07, 2016
UnitedHealthcare has introduced NexusACO™, a new health benefits option for 2017 that offers access to highly accomplished care providers who have proven results for delivering quality and efficient care, resulting in better health outcomes and lower costs.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
December 01, 2016
o help combat homelessness and get more residents out of the emergency room and into stable housing, United Health Foundation is teaming up with the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) in support of their Hospital to Housing Initiative.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
December 01, 2016
People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicaid plan in Rhode Island may now receive faster diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders using telehealth technology.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
December 01, 2016
UnitedHealthcare has launched a new value-based care payment for knee, hip and spine procedures, the Spine and Joint Solution, that focuses on quality patient care and better outcomes.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
November 30, 2016
We're taking immediate action to help people in Tennessee who may be affected by the ongoing wildfires.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology
November 30, 2016
Optum has been named to the Leader category in Everest Group’s 2016 “Healthcare Payer IT Services – Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix Assessment.”
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
November 29, 2016
OptumRx and CVS Pharmacy Partner to Expand Consumer Choice, Reduce Costs and Improve Health Outcomes
OptumRx and CVS Pharmacy are partnering to provide more convenient choices and lower costs for consumers and clients while improving health outcomes.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
November 21, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in North Carolina, who may be affected on ongoing wildfires.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health
November 19, 2016
Nearly 400 kids participated in the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS® Tempe Fun Run today at Tempe Beach Park. UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound kicked off the fun run, joined by Karen Saelens, COO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 18, 2016
On Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, the Magic Johnson Foundation and UnitedHealthcare will hold three Holiday Hope events to provide Michigan families with food, holiday trimmings, coats, essential living items and toys.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
November 16, 2016
CharterCARE Health Partners, CharterCARE Provider Group RI, LLC, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island have launched a Medicaid accountable care program to improve health outcomes, increase patient satisfaction and reduce the overall cost of care for people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicaid plans.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
November 15, 2016
At UnitedHealth Group, we are on a mission to meet the unique needs of service members, veterans, and their families.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 15, 2016
More than 15,000 families in Hartford and Tolland counties will be able to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the generosity of Hartford employers and residents who stopped by 185 Asylum St. this morning to drop off turkeys and other holiday food items, and donate money for additional meals.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:content-type/report
November 10, 2016
Today the newest America's Health Rankings report on the health of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces was released by United Health Foundation in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans
November 10, 2016
The majority of people who have served in the U.S. military report being in very good or excellent health despite facing notable health challenges, including higher rates of cancer and coronary heart disease.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 09, 2016
UnitedHealth Group announced that its Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.625 per share.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health
November 04, 2016
More than 500 kids participated in the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Florida Fun Run today at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound kicked off the fun run, joined by Steve Nelson, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Medicare and Retirement, and Superintendent Bill Husfelt.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
November 03, 2016
UnitedHealthcare is investing $2.3 million in a new affordable-housing development that will give local seniors access to quality housing.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
November 02, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Hasbro are collaborating on a national initiative to encourage young people to be more active through “exergaming.”
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
October 27, 2016
A UnitedHealthcare grant to the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing will help reduce hunger and social isolation among seniors by supporting the school's community-based care-coordination initiative, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health
October 21, 2016
More than 360 kids participated in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center IRONKIDS North Carolina Fun Run presented by UnitedHealthcare today at the Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:content-type/report
October 20, 2016
A study of a new web-based tool piloted with select medical oncology practices in UnitedHealthcare's care provider network in Florida found 99 percent of cancer patients received approval for chemotherapy drug regimens immediately or within 24 hours.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
October 18, 2016
UnitedHealth Group reported third quarter results reflecting well-balanced growth and steady execution across its diverse businesses.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
October 05, 2016
More than 2.4 million people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored health plans will have access to Real Appeal, a personalized, interactive online weight-loss program that uses personal coaches and an Internet TV show to motivate people to lose weight, and get active and healthy.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
October 05, 2016
UnitedHealthcare employees in Chico today donated more than 3,000 pounds of food and dozens of boxes filled with everyday necessities to Catalyst Domestic Violence Services' emergency shelter in Butte County.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
October 05, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who may be affected by Hurricane Matthew.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
October 04, 2016
To address the growing national opioid addiction crisis, health services provider Optum and CleanSlate Centers will expand access to effective, physician-led addiction treatment options for Optum members.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 01, 2016
UnitedHealthcare introduced its 2017 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans, building on its market-leading 2016 medical plan growth.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions
September 29, 2016
The University of California and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) are establishing an innovative model for a collaborative approach to health care that will improve patient care for Californians.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
September 28, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Iowa who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report
September 28, 2016
Notable differences in the health of women and children exist across – and often even within – states according to some of the key findings of United Health Foundation's 2016 America's Health Rankings® Health of Women and Children Report.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
September 26, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in western Wisconsin who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
September 23, 2016
Nearly 400 kids participated in the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS® Chattanooga Fun Run presented by Sunbelt Bakery today at Ross's Landing. UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound kicked off the fun run, joined by Paul Banick, M.D., senior medical director of UnitedHealthcare Community & State, and Sen. Bo Watson.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact
September 21, 2016
OptumRx, UnitedHealth Group's [NYSE: UNH] free-standing pharmacy care services business, is adding 120 pharmacy customer service representative jobs in Costa Mesa.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
September 21, 2016
More Americans are using technology to improve access to health care and make more informed decisions, even as most have a limited understanding of basic health insurance terms or the cost of specific medical services, according to a new study from UnitedHealthcare.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
September 19, 2016
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W) for the 18th consecutive year.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/optum
September 13, 2016
Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services business, and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced they will partner to help make the health system work better through wide-ranging collaboration.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
September 08, 2016
UnitedHealthcare invites Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers to attend community education events across the country and explore online learning tools during this year's National Medicare Education Week (Sept. 15-21).
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
August 31, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people affected by Hurricane Madeline and Hurricane Lester, which are expected to hit Hawaii over the next few days.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences
August 31, 2016
UnitedHealthcare’s mobile app Health4Me now offers several new features including personalized care notifications that automatically alert UnitedHealthcare plan participants about preventive services and if they are missing recommended medical treatments or tests.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
August 29, 2016
UnitedHealthcare is the largest investor in a new mixed-use affordable-housing development officially opening this week that brings 74 apartments and a grocery store to the heart of downtown Albuquerque.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
August 23, 2016
UnitedHealthcare has donated $75,000 to three organizations in North Carolina to help improve access to healthy, affordable food throughout the state.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
August 18, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in California who may be affected by the ongoing wildfires.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
August 15, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Louisiana and Mississippi who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
August 10, 2016
Seven new full-time community health workers will improve coordination of local, culturally competent primary care for lower-income, underserved residents in Wyandotte County.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video
August 09, 2016
Struggling military veterans will have access to new housing and resources to help end the cycle of homelessness, as construction is now underway for a new, affordable-housing community in Minneapolis.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
August 06, 2016
MedExpress announced a $500,000 contribution to SBP to help launch Homes for West Virginia, a new organization dedicated to rebuilding homes and communities following the deadly flooding throughout the state.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health
August 06, 2016
UnitedHealthcare kicked off its fifth year sponsorship of IRONKIDS® races in the United States with the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS® Boulder Fun Run. Three hundred and seventy young athletes participated this morning at Boulder High School.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
August 05, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum are taking immediate action to help people in Howard County, Md., who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
August 04, 2016
UnitedHealthcare recognized care providers with the 2015 UnitedHealthcare PATH Excellence in Patient Service Awards for their commitment to improving health outcomes for Medicare Advantage members.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
August 03, 2016
UnitedHealthcare is investing $16.9 million to increase availability of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals, families and veterans in Michigan.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
August 03, 2016
The Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.625 per share, to be paid on September 20, 2016.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
July 22, 2016
Community leaders, investment partners and new residents celebrated the The Springs II, the second phase of an apartment community in McCall that brings additional homes to help address a need for more affordable housing.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
July 19, 2016
UnitedHealth Group reported second quarter results reflecting well-balanced growth and disciplined execution across its core businesses.
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
July 18, 2016
UnitedHealthcare employees are helping members of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico through a resource center in Shiprock that offers assistance with health care and other social services.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
July 15, 2016
More than 200 Alpharetta residents and UnitedHealthcare employees build a new playground at Dream Weavers of Georgia's Kalen Center.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video
July 14, 2016
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine and United Health Foundation introduced "Unimóvil" at a dedication ceremony.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
July 07, 2016
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has expanded its service area to include four additional Wisconsin counties where it offers health care coverage for individuals and families enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSI.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
July 01, 2016
UnitedHealthcare announced the winners of the "Well Deserved" award, an honor given to organizations with comprehensive and innovative employee wellness programs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
June 30, 2016
The Connecticut Science Center today opened its latest exhibit – "Cycling to Wellness" – an interactive space that includes a virtual cycling game and is designed to highlight the health benefits of cycling.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/childrens-health,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
June 30, 2016
Today 18 Indiana high-school football programs were hosted at the Indianapolis Colts' headquarters at an exclusive event focused on student-athlete health and safety.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
June 30, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum are taking immediate action to help people in California who may be affected by the recent wildfires.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video
June 29, 2016
United Health Foundation helps Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC) expand the Opening Doors-CT Hospital Initiative, coordinating a network of Community Care Teams (CCTs) in five additional Connecticut hospitals.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
June 28, 2016
What does it take to be one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation?
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video
June 28, 2016
UnitedHealth Group was recognized as an industry leader by The Civic 50, highlighting companies that improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
June 27, 2016
Three Nebraska Federally Qualified Health Centers were each awarded a $25,000 grant by UnitedHealthcare to support efforts that improve coordination of physical and behavioral health care services.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
June 27, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in West Virginia and Virginia who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
June 23, 2016
March of Dimes and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) are launching a new group prenatal care program designed to help improve mothers' and babies' health during pregnancy, birth and infancy.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
June 23, 2016
DeKalb Physician Hospital Organization (DPHO) and UnitedHealthcare have launched an accountable care program to improve people's health and their satisfaction with their health care experience.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
June 16, 2016
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan is seeking proposals to fund programs that educate and encourage the public to quit smoking and avoid tobacco use, and help eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke.
uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/costs,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
June 13, 2016
UnitedHealthcare will pay travel expenses for kidney transplant donors, addressing one of the major barriers to living organ donation.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/video
June 13, 2016
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno spoke during a forum to raise awareness about the complexities of managing veterans’ health where a $1.35 million partnership grant was announced.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
June 12, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
June 09, 2016
More than 250,000 people across Illinois and northwest Indiana enrolled in select UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored health plans are now able to buy healthier foods at discounted prices through its Healthy Savings® program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 09, 2016
UnitedHealth Group today announced a further step in the evolution of the company’s leadership as the company continues to develop and deploy new products and services that anticipate and meet the health care needs of those it is privileged to serve.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
June 08, 2016
Employers across the United States are being recognized by UnitedHealthcare for earning the company's "Well Deserved" award, an annual honor given to organizations that demonstrate commitment to improving the health and well-being of their employees through comprehensive and innovative wellness programs.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 08, 2016
UnitedHealth Group announced today that its Board of Directors authorized payment of a cash dividend of $0.625 per share, to be paid on June 28, 2016.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
June 06, 2016
The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group announced the results of shareholder voting that took place during the Company’s 2016 annual meeting earlier today.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
June 03, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Southeast Texas who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
June 01, 2016
In Connecticut, United Health Foundation has partnered with Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC), a statewide nonprofit policy and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the creation of affordable housing and preventing and ending homelessness throughout the state.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
June 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 26, 2016
A $10,000 grant to Indiana Parenting Institute will support the organization's "Birth2Eighteen" program, which teaches young, underserved families effective parenting and life skills, and connects them to community resources to improve family relationships and encourage children to lead productive and successful lives.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
May 25, 2016
The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to strengthen and protect military families, along with Give an Hour, a nonprofit that provides free mental health services to military members, veterans, and their families, announced a new initiative with United Health Foundation to support military spouses pursuing careers in behavioral health.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 25, 2016
Increasing rates of diabetes and obesity among middle-aged Americans, coupled with the massive growth in the senior population over the next 15 years, are likely to significantly affect the health and quality of life for the next generation of seniors.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 24, 2016
Optum Idaho will fund a community health initiative (CHI) grant of $420,000 for statewide efforts that help children who struggle with serious emotional disturbances (SED).
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 20, 2016
New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute (NJHCQI) was awarded a $550,000 partnership grant from United Health Foundation to support its "Healthy Communities Create Healthy Citizens" project.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:topics/prevention
May 20, 2016
Our Baby Blocks program for expectant and new moms is improving maternal and infant health outcomes. Share this infographic.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 15, 2016
To help serve the Pikes Peak region of Colorado, UnitedHealth Group is developing partnerships with organizations that are dedicated to meeting the distinct health care needs of service members, veterans and their families.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
May 13, 2016
At this year's Amgen Tour of California, the Rally Cycling team will ride eight custom-designed Diamondback Podium bikes that will be put up for auction as part of the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) "Ride into Spring" fundraiser.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 10, 2016
UnitedHealthcare has donated $30,000 to help two Missouri organizations' efforts to promote health literacy and support transportation programming for low-income families.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
May 06, 2016
Service members, veterans and their families in the Colorado Springs area will have access to expanded support networks through the Peak Military Care Network (PMCN), funded by a three-year, $800,000 United Health Foundation grant.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
May 04, 2016
We're leading the transition to value-based care. Why? Because it's the best path to better health, better care and lower costs - for everyone. Share this infographic.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
May 04, 2016
Optum is teaming with Medecision and TriZetto to launch a first-to-market services-based offering for states' Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), the critical IT foundation of the public health program for low-income people.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
May 01, 2016
United Health Foundation has partnered with Peak Military Care Network (PMCN) to provide expanded access to critical resources for our nation's service members, veterans and their families.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
May 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 28, 2016
UnitedHealthcare donated $200,000 to National Church Residences to create a new onsite medical suite that will serve residents of Parkside Manor, a 77-unit independent-living senior community located in Pittsburgh's Brookline suburb.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
April 28, 2016
UnitedHealthcare today opened its newest health benefits store to provide enhanced customer service support and health education opportunities customized for the Asian-American community in Orange County.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 27, 2016
Make-A-Wish® executives joined UnitedHealthcare employees to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Connecticut and recognize "World Wish Day" at the company's 185 Asylum St. offices.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
April 26, 2016
More than 200 students studying to work in health care professions are receiving $2.25 million in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year from United Health Foundation.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
April 21, 2016
ChildServe and UnitedHealthcare have established a new relationship, giving children enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicaid plans access to all ChildServe facilities and care providers.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
April 20, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Houston who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
April 19, 2016
UnitedHealth Group reported first quarter 2016 results, highlighted by strong execution, consistent operating performance and compelling offerings driving broad-based growth.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
April 14, 2016
Integra Community Care Network, LLC, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island have launched a Medicaid accountable care entity for people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicaid plan.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:content-type/report
April 11, 2016
UnitedHealthcare of Ohio received the J.D. Power award for ranking highest in overall member satisfaction among commercial health plans in Ohio, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Member Satisfaction Study.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
April 08, 2016
More than 150 injured veterans and their supporters will set off from Houston Monday, April 11, for the UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery 2016 Texas Challenge, a ride that ends in Fort Worth Saturday, April 16.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
April 06, 2016
UHCCF is seeking grant applications from families in need of assistance to help pay for their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered by their commercial health insurance plan.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
April 05, 2016
The United Health Foundation and the UNLV School of Medicine announced a partnership to create a new integrated training program for medical students.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings
April 05, 2016
New analysis examining five unhealthy behaviors – smoking, excessive drinking, insufficient sleep, physical inactivity, obesity – finds more than 25 million American adults have multiple unhealthy behaviors (three or more).
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
April 01, 2016
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
March 31, 2016
At UnitedHealth Group, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in health. This report highlights how our people are helping build healthier communities through contributions of money and time to nonprofit organizations, and how we are working with our partners to support initiatives that improve health quality and outcomes today, and investing in a future health workforce that meets the needs of tomorrow.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:topics/financial-service
March 30, 2016
As the tax filing deadline approaches, consumers with health savings accounts (HSAs) are reminded that they have until Monday, April 18, to make 2015 contributions up to the legal limit and increase their tax savings.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
March 29, 2016
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana awarded more than $3.4 million in bonus payments to 249 physician practices statewide for improving quality of care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact
March 25, 2016
UnitedHealthcare today opened a new office in Davenport and announced the expansion of its West Des Moines headquarters.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
March 17, 2016
OptumRx and Walgreens are partnering to create a new pharmacy solution to meet consumers’ changing prescription drug needs and help employers, health plans and their members achieve better health outcomes and greater cost savings. OptumRx is UnitedHealth Group’s [NYSE: UNH] free-standing pharmacy care services business, managing more than one billion prescriptions annually.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
March 17, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and the 4-H Youth Development Program at Alcorn State University are expanding their partnership to help fight hunger and food insecurity by promoting budgeting and nutrition education.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
March 17, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking immediate action to help people in Mississippi who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
March 17, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking immediate action to help people in Texas who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare
March 14, 2016
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/optum,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery
March 14, 2016
uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions
March 14, 2016
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare
March 14, 2016
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
March 11, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking immediate action to help people in Louisiana who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
March 01, 2016
OptumRx's specialty pharmacy, BriovaRx®, has received the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) Excellence Award in Quality Improvement for its BriovaLive™ video consultation program.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/incentives
March 01, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its wholly owned subsidiary Qualcomm Life, Inc., today announced UnitedHealthcare Motion™, a new wellness program that provides employees with wearable devices at no additional charge and enables them to earn up to $1,460 per year by meeting certain goals for the number of daily steps.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/culturally-competent-care
February 26, 2016
United Health Foundation report examines prevention measures through health care access, immunizations and chronic disease prevention Identifies disparities related to race, geography, income and education.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
February 24, 2016
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was the top ranking company in the insurance and managed care sector for FORTUNE's 2016 "World's Most Admired Companies" list, featured in the magazine's March issue.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions
February 23, 2016
Optum360 won the 2015/2016 Category Leader award for Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) from KLAS, a leading global health care research organization. This is the second consecutive year Optum360 has taken the top honor for computer-assisted coding technology.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
February 22, 2016
UnitedHealthcare announced the winners of the third annual UnitedHealthcare Targeted Intervention Program (TIP®) Challenge.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
February 18, 2016
Columbus Public Health, in support of CelebrateOne, will add 72 new community health workers to conduct outreach to women of childbearing age to help reduce infant mortality in eight Columbus communities, funded by a $1.7 million partnership grant from United Health Foundation.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
February 18, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC), have opened a community center in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix that will broaden access to social services for low-income residents.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicaid
February 17, 2016
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has expanded its service area to include five additional New York State counties where it offers the New York State sponsored health insurance programs Medicaid Managed Care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
February 15, 2016
Florida Accountable Care Services (FACS) and UnitedHealthcare are launching an accountable care program to improve people's health and their satisfaction with their health care experience.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
February 11, 2016
UnitedHealthcare and Arizona's largest nonprofit community-development organization, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC), are partnering to help Phoenix-area low- and moderate-income individuals and families access quality, affordable housing – an essential component of good health.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
February 10, 2016
Miami Dolphins players and employee volunteers from UnitedHealthcare are staffing a Feeding South Florida Mobile Food Pantry. The project is the culmination of the third annual Sack Hunger campaign, in which UnitedHealthcare donated 60,000 meals to Feeding South Florida for the 31 sacks made by the Dolphins defense during the 2015 season.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup
February 10, 2016
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors, at its meeting on February 9, 2016, authorized payment of a quarterly shareholder dividend of $0.50 per share in the first quarter of 2016.
uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
February 05, 2016
A new initiative to train and support military caregivers is in the works, thanks to a new Blue Star Families program funded by a $750,000 grant from United Health Foundation.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/video,uhg:business/united-health-foundation
February 04, 2016
A new initiative to train and support military caregivers is in the works, thanks to a new Blue Star Families program funded by a $750,000 grant from United Health Foundation.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/social-impact,uhg:secondary-topic/workforce-of-the-future
February 03, 2016
Blue Star Families and UnitedHealth Foundation announced a new initiative to train and support military caregivers.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
February 02, 2016
The Blue Star Cares: Military Caregiver Online Interactive Program is an initiative that aims to increase caregiver knowledge, skills and confidence for those who are caring for wounded warriors, by enhancing their social support networks through a continuum of care, and improving caregiver quality of life through new online training and interactive resources.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
January 21, 2016
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/technology
January 20, 2016
Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services business, and Availity, the nation’s largest real-time health information network, will collaborate to help improve the completeness and accuracy of health insurance claims, and reduce claims-processing errors and appeals.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
January 19, 2016
UnitedHealth Group reported fourth quarter and full year 2015 results, once again highlighted by broad-based growth and market share expansion.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
January 07, 2016
Brown & Toland Physicians and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to improve care coordination and enhance health services through a new accountable care relationship that will benefit more than 15,000 Californians enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s employer-sponsored health plans.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/patient-provider-experiences
January 07, 2016
UnitedHealthcare has launched Solutions for Caregivers, a program for large employers that features in-person, telephonic and online resources designed to help caregivers save money and more effectively provide assistance to the people they support.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 31, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Illinois who may be affected by the recent flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 31, 2015
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 31, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Oklahoma who may be affected by the recent winter storms and flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Mississippi who may be affected by the recent storms and tornadoes.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in the North Texas area who may be affected by the recent storms and tornadoes.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
December 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people in Alabama who may be affected by the recent storms and floods.
uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:secondary-topic/technology,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:business/optum
December 17, 2015
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
December 16, 2015
uhg:content-type/report,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/americas-health-rankings
December 09, 2015
Americans are making meaningful progress on key health metrics including smoking less and leading less sedentary lifestyles, but rising rates of drug deaths, obesity, diabetes and children in poverty signal serious challenges, according to United Health Foundation’s 26th America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report: A Call to Action for Individuals & Their Communities.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
December 08, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and the 4-H Youth Development Program at the University of Tennessee are expanding their partnership to help fight hunger and food insecurity by promoting budgeting and nutrition education in underserved communities with the “4-H Food Smart Families” program.
uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/care-delivery,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:content-type/report,uhg:secondary-topic/seniors-health,uhg:business/optum
December 07, 2015
A RAND Corporation study published today in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs demonstrates the effectiveness of Optum’s HouseCalls program in reducing costly hospitalizations and nursing home admissions, and increasing the use of office-based physician care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
December 03, 2015
Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin (IHN) exceeded its clinical quality goals in the first year of a three-year accountable care relationship with UnitedHealthcare, due to enhanced care coordination for patients and better sharing of clinical and financial data.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition
December 03, 2015
UnitedHealthcare Vision and Dental plans each rank highest in customer satisfaction among the nation’s vision and dental carriers, according to the J.D. Power 2015 Vision Plan And Dental Plan Satisfaction Report SM.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 19, 2015
UnitedHealth Group reported revised expectations for 2015, reflecting a continuing deterioration in individual exchange-compliant product performance, and provided an initial outlook for 2016.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/solutions,uhg:secondary-topic/partnerships
November 18, 2015
OptumLabs, the collaborative health care research and innovation center co-founded by Optum and Mayo Clinic, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has joined the collaborative as a research partner.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 17, 2015
More than 1,200 families in Hartford and Tolland counties will be able to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the generosity of Hartford employers and residents who stopped by 185 Asylum St. this morning to drop off turkeys and other holiday food items, and donate money for additional meals.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:topics/prevention
November 17, 2015
Expectant mothers who enroll in UnitedHealthcare Community Plan’s Baby Blocks® interactive incentive program keep healthy-baby appointments and maintain healthy behaviors through their pregnancies, as well as deliver healthy babies.
uhg:business/optum,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/mergers-and-acquisitions,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/pharmacy-care-services
November 17, 2015
OptumRx, the pharmacy care services business of Optum, announced it has acquired AxelaCare Health Solutions, a leading provider of home infusion solutions. The addition of AxelaCare continues OptumRx’s strategy of improving care and reducing costs by integrating information and services on behalf of those it serves.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/value-based-care
November 12, 2015
UnitedHealthcare has introduced new Critical Illness Protection plans that provide a cash benefit for covered health events to help fund employees’ out-of-pocket expenses after a major illness, such as deductibles and copays, as well as helping cover lost income.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
November 10, 2015
New York Giants Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s Dreambuilders program, Blessings in a Backpack and UnitedHealthcare are providing healthy meals to 250 children at PS 15 in Manhattan, and PS 502 and PS 102 in Brooklyn every weekend for a year.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
November 06, 2015
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors, at its meeting on November 5, 2015, authorized payment of a quarterly shareholder dividend of $0.50 per share in the fourth quarter of 2015.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:content-type/story,uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/video
November 05, 2015
UnitedHealth Group and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) co-hosted a symposium to discuss opportunities and challenges of hiring veterans into Virginia's health workforce.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
November 04, 2015
The Greater Hartford Arts Council has announced the recipients of its 2016 Arts + Wellness Grants. These grants, supported by UnitedHealthcare, were given to four local arts organizations to produce programs that use creativity to enrich lives and enhance the health and well-being of veterans and their families.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
October 29, 2015
UnitedHealthcare is advancing new approaches to cancer treatment with two groundbreaking programs that help put patients’ needs at the center of care.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/investor-materials
October 15, 2015
UnitedHealth Group reported third quarter 2015 results, highlighted by continuing, strong diversified growth.
uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:business/united-health-foundation,uhg:content-type/video
October 14, 2015
Families in Alachua County have a new option for oral health services with the official opening of the Southwest Dental Clinic, located in the Linton Oaks neighborhood, by the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/products-and-services,uhg:secondary-topic/military-and-veterans,uhg:primary-topic/social-responsibility
October 13, 2015
More than 200 injured veterans and their supporters will set off on Sunday, Oct. 18, on the UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery California Challenge, a seven-day, 516-mile bicycle ride from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System – the birthplace of Ride 2 Recovery – to the VA West Los Angeles Medical Center.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
October 12, 2015
In a consumer breakthrough tied to new ways of organizing health care, UnitedHealthcare will offer many of its Medicare Advantage members in North Carolina lower co-pays when they receive care from primary care providers and most specialists affiliated with Cornerstone Health Care, Eagle Physicians & Associates, Guilford Medical Associates, Novant Health and Triad HealthCare Network.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare
October 12, 2015
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, introduced a new Medicare Advantage plan in the Treasure Coast as well as a new cost-savings opportunity with select Medicare Advantage plans in Central Florida to encourage members to access care from primary care providers affiliated with WellMed.
uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/recognition,uhg:business/optum
October 08, 2015
Optum360 has been recognized as a top provider for revenue cycle management and coding technologies and services by Black Book™ Rankings.
uhg:primary-topic/health-benefits,uhg:secondary-topic/medicare,uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 07, 2015
UnitedHealthcare today introduced its 2016 Medicare Advantage plans, featuring stable offerings designed to deliver coordinated care that helps members maintain and maximize their health.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/business-capabilities,uhg:secondary-topic/digital-health-solutions,uhg:primary-topic/health-outcomes
October 07, 2015
UnitedHealth Group’s Real Appeal is launching a personalized, interactive, online weight-loss program that uses personal coaches and a Hollywood cast to help motivate consumers to get ready for the Red Carpet.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 06, 2015
More than 200 volunteers from the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation, UnitedHealthcare and Boston-area residents built a new playground at Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) today, which is located within YouthBuild Boston.
uhg:business/unitedhealthgroup,uhg:content-type/press-release,uhg:primary-topic/disaster-response
October 05, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking immediate action to help people in South Carolina who may be affected by the recent storms and flooding.
uhg:business/unitedhealthcare,uhg:content-type/press-release
October 02, 2015
With the help from children nationwide, the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) has collected knock-knock jokes and riddles for two new joke books available today, on World Smile Day.
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October 02, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking immediate action to support people affected by the recent shootings at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore. The company is opening Optum’s Help Line, providing affected residents access to specially trained mental health specialists.
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October 01, 2015
The Healthy Kids Innovation Grant program supports the next generation of innovative ideas in children's health and nutrition and engages kids in making good food choices.
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October 01, 2015
United Health Foundation and the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine (UNLV) have partnered to create an integrated training program for medical students.
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October 01, 2015
United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation will provide $150,000 in the first round of grants to support innovative projects nationwide that will improve children’s health and nutrition.
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October 01, 2015
The beginning of a month-long public service campaign in partnership with the Chico Chamber of Commerce, local business community and Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to raise awareness during October — Domestic Violence Month.
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October 01, 2015
In a single afternoon, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare and Optum executives fanned out across the Twin Cities yesterday for a day of service benefiting 40 Minneapolis-based nonprofit organizations.
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October 01, 2015
UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with IRONKIDS® for the second IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash, aimed at inspiring and motivating young people to lead active, positive and healthy lifestyles.
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October 01, 2015
UnitedHealthcare today introduced its 2016 Medicare Advantage plans, featuring stable offerings designed to deliver coordinated care that helps members maintain and maximize their health.
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September 24, 2015
Expectant mothers who enroll in UnitedHealthcare Community Plan’s Baby Blocks® interactive incentive program keep healthy-baby appointments and maintain healthy behaviors through their pregnancies, as well as deliver healthy babies.
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September 24, 2015
Nearly 200 injured veterans and their supporters will take part in the UnitedHealthcare Army/Navy Challenge, one of six Ride 2 Recovery cycling challenges sponsored by UnitedHealthcare this year.
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September 23, 2015
Expectant mothers who enroll in UnitedHealthcare Community Plan’s Baby Blocks® interactive incentive program keep healthy-baby appointments and maintain healthy behaviors through their pregnancies, as well as deliver healthy babies.
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September 23, 2015
The Alzheimer’s Association and UnitedHealthcare are hosting The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in 34 cities – including San Antonio, Austin, Temple, Ft. Worth and Brownsville – to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
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September 22, 2015
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and staff, and UnitedHealthcare employees today planted “Learning Gardens” at seven Title 1 grade schools in Tampa. Learning Gardens are produce gardens that enable students to help plant and nurture a garden, and learn about and sample new fruits and vegetables.
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September 22, 2015
A $1.5 million grant from United Health Foundation will enable Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN) to expand the reach of its behavioral mental health services, including coordination of health services across all health providers.
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September 17, 2015
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) has delivered its 10,000th child medical grant. Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded 10,000 grants valued at more than $28 million to children and their families across the United States.
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September 17, 2015
UnitedHealthcare presented a $50,000 grant to Health Care for the Homeless today as part of an initiative aimed at supporting community-based solutions that integrate social and health care services for low-income residents.
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September 15, 2015
Optum, UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealth Group officials participated in the Military Officers Association of America 2015 Warrior-Family Symposium in Washington, D.C. T
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September 14, 2015
The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest was awarded a three-year, $2 million grant by United Health Foundation to help support the “Partners for Asthma Action” project in 90 clinics across the Midwest, including the Indianapolis metro area.
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September 11, 2015
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W).
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September 09, 2015
The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana received a $50,000 Community Grant from UnitedHealthcare to help support teen parents and improve pregnancy outcomes by creating a safe and supportive space for Louisiana teens. <br>
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September 08, 2015
UnitedHealthcare is launching a series of new online learning tools for this year’s National Medicare Education Week (Sept. 15–21), building on its campaign to reduce Medicare confusion.
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September 03, 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) was awarded a $1.75 million grant from United Health Foundation to create an interactive online platform and mobile application for military kids.
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September 01, 2015
A $1.5 million partnership grant from United Health Foundation is helping New York's Regional Primary Care Network (RPCN) expand the reach of its behavioral mental health services and increase coordination of health services among health providers statewide.
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September 01, 2015
"The children of military families are some of our nation's most resilient yet vulnerable youth, who have had to make tremendous sacrifices on behalf of our country," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
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September 01, 2015
United Health Foundation has partnered with the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest to help support their "Partners for Asthma Action" project in 90 clinics across the Midwest.
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August 22, 2015
Today more than 200 Milford-area residents and local UnitedHealthcare employees built a new playground at the Woodruff Family YMCA, a Branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA.
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August 20, 2015
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to help people affected by ongoing wildfires in a number of counties across Idaho.
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August 18, 2015
Give an Hour was awarded a $1.6 million grant from United Health Foundation to expand its mental health care system in Tacoma, Wash., and Houston, Texas.
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July 27, 2011
Rural Americans experience more chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease than urban and suburban residents and have greater difficulties accessing high-quality care.
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