UnitedHealth CEO Criticizes U.S. Healthcare System

UnitedHealth Group CEO acknowledges frustrations with US health care system
The UnitedHealth Group leader whose murder in December unleashed a torrent of public frustration and dissatisfaction with the U.S. health care system was pushing for some of the very improvements that critics have been seeking.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: U.S. 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: 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 Group aims to get back to business after CEO murder
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty told analysts that the company is positioned well for growth in 2025. This comes just a month after the CEO of its insurance unit was murdered.
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 reporting $14 billion in 2024 net income.
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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.
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