UnitedHealth Group CEO: ‘The Health System Needs To Function Better’
In his first public comments since one of his executives was shot to death, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said the healthcare system “needs to function better.”
UnitedHealth Group CEO says complex US healthcare system needs to change
UnitedHealth reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that reflected persistent challenges for the health insurance sector.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: US health care needs to be ‘less confusing, less complex and less costly’
In its first results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, prompting its shares to fall in early morning trading despite quarterly profit beating projections.
UnitedHealth CEO Highlights Hospitals, Doctors, Pharma's Role In Soaring Health Care Costs
UnitedHealth Group reported mixed financial results for Q4, with a rise in medical care ratio and CEO's tribute to the late Brian Thompson. CEO defended high healthcare costs and announced return of rebates to customers.
UnitedHealth CEO remembers slain colleague, talks about root cause of health care woes
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged the U.S. health care problems, cited high prices of medical services as root cause.
United Health boss defends firm in first earnings results since CEO killing
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group has defended its role in America's health system as the company posted its first earnings results since the murder of one of its top executives. Sir Andrew Witty spoke to analysts as the firm reported mixed results,
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty remembers Brian Thompson's impact on the business
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UnitedHealth CEO admits 3 major issues with the health system in first public comments since executive’s murder
Andrew Witty—who also said that 'the health system needs to function better'— made his comments during an earnings call ...
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UnitedHealth vows to ease prior authorization amid backlash
In his first public remarks since the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last month and the backlash against the ...
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UnitedHealth's PBM will pass 100% of rebates on to clients: Will more big PBMs follow?
Andrew Witty, UnitedHealth CEO, said the move will remove an excuse other players use to blame Optum Rx for high drug costs.
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Optum Rx commits to passing through 100% of drug rebates, Witty says
UnitedHealth Group reported $5.5 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, on par with its haul a year prior. | ...
UnitedHealth’s Revenues Rise, in First Earnings Report Since C.E.O.’s Killing
But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it ...
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UnitedHealth CEO Blames Drug Companies, Not Pharmacy Benefit Managers, For High Prices
Pharmacy benefit managers actually "play a vital role in holding" sometimes-inflated prices down, said UHG CEO Andrew Witty ...
UnitedHealth lacks antidote for chronic anger
UnitedHealth Chief Executive Andrew Witty stated the obvious when he wrote last month that no one would design a healthcare ...