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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.

Witty's comments came during the company's first earnings call since the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of the company's insurance arm UnitedHealthcare.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty honored Brian Thompson, the health insurance executive murdered last month, praising his dedication to improving the U.S. health care system. Witty acknowledged public support following the tragedy and highlighted the nation’s costly health care as the root issue behind access and quality concerns.

UnitedHealth has named a new head of its insurance segment less than two months after the death of a former executive.

The updated tally extends the scope beyond what was previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty.

The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.

The number of individuals confirmed to be affected by the data breach is almost double the company's previous estimate.

Good morning and welcome to the UnitedHealth Group fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. A question-and-answer session will follow the UnitedHealth Group's prepared remarks. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. Here are some important introductory information.

CEO Andrew Witty promised that UnitedHealthcare would work to speed up turnaround times for approval of some procedures and services in Medicare Advantage plans.

UnitedHealth is putting pressure on the 30-stock index Thursday after the insurance giant reported a rare revenue miss. This is what you need to know.

Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, testifies at a May 2024 Senate Finance Committee hearing examining cyber attacks on health care and the Change Healthcare cyberattack.