UnitedHealth Group

American for-profit managed health care company

UnitedHealth Group logo

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American for-profit managed health care company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It offers health care products and insurance services. UnitedHealth Group is the largest healthcare company in the world by revenue, with 2022 revenue of $324.2 billion. It is also the largest insurance company by net premiums.

History

UnitedHealth Group was founded in 1977 as UnitedHealthCare Corporation. It was created to manage the newly formed Physicians Health Plan of Minnesota. In 1988, the company reorganized and became United HealthCare Corporation, and in 1998, it adopted the name UnitedHealth Group.

Operations

UnitedHealth Group operates through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services, and Optum, which provides information and technology-enabled health services.

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare logo

UnitedHealthcare offers a full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It is the largest single health carrier in the United States.

Optum

Optum is a health services business serving the broad health care marketplace, including payers, care providers, employers, government, life sciences companies, and consumers. Optum operates through three segments: OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx.

Financial Performance

UnitedHealth Group quarterly earnings

UnitedHealth Group has consistently reported strong financial performance. In 2022, the company reported revenues of $324.2 billion, with a net income of $20.1 billion. The company's stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Corporate Headquarters

UnitedHealthcare Corporate Headquarters

The corporate headquarters of UnitedHealth Group is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company has additional offices and facilities across the United States and internationally.

Community Involvement

UnitedHealth Group is involved in various community initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving health care access and outcomes. The company supports numerous health-related causes and organizations through its United Health Foundation.

Controversies

UnitedHealth Group has faced several controversies over the years, including legal challenges related to its business practices and disputes over coverage decisions. The company has worked to address these issues through policy changes and settlements.

Related pages

• Health insurance in the United States
• Managed care
• List of United States insurance companies

External links

• Official website