Wegovy, Ozempic added to list of drugs where the federal government will try winning discounts from manufacturers.

UnitedHealth reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that reflected persistent challenges for the health insurance sector.

UnitedHealth Group beat estimates for fourth quarter profit as the Eden Prairie-based health care giant released its first earnings report since the fatal ambush last month of top executive Brian Thompson in New York City.

KeyBanc Capital Markets reiterated its Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group shares (NYSE:UNH), maintaining a price target of $650. The firm's analyst, Matthew Gillmor, provided insights into the company's third-quarter results,

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 Q4 earnings beat EPS estimates at $6.81 but missed revenue projections. Analysts highlight growth potential in Medicare Advantage trends.

In his first public remarks since the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last month and the backlash against the insurance industry it provoked, Witty said the healthcare conglomerate is looking for ways to simplify and accelerate its prior authorization processes. He did not offer specifics.

UnitedHealth Group reported $14.4 billion in 2024 profits as its UnitedHealthcare health insurance and Optum provider services overcame rising costs and a cyberattack.

UNH stock is finally returning to form after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Johnson was gunned down outside an investor meeting in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, leading to a weeklong manhunt that brought light to UnitedHealth’s record of denying health claims and general unpopularity with the public.

But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it had made less than analysts expected.

UnitedHealth's CEO acknowledged discontent with the health care system, but quickly shifted the blame elsewhere.

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