comprehensive -WSS

comprehensive

author：hotspot 2025-09-29 20:52:45 - browse：26321

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum subsidiary saw a lower operating margin in the second quarter due to more seniors getting care, a spike in demand for behavioral health services, and an influx of members with higher health needs.

“Those three elements, the senior trend piece, the behavioral piece, and then the effects of the strong growth is really what explains what’s going on,” UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said on the company’s earnings call on Friday. “We’ll continue to lean into that growth very assertively.”

Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group’s Optum segment, which includes its provider arm, its pharmacy benefit manager, and its data and technology arm, reported an operating margin of 6.6% in the quarter ended June 30, compared with 7.3% in the prior-year period. Leaders said the decline was within its provider arm, Optum Health.

Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!

GET STARTED Log In

Previous article： FDA approval of Sarepta Duchenne genetic therapy gives me hope
Next article： TB outbreak tied to bone grafts underscores testing shortcomings

entertainment

WSS

Patients, digital health players weigh in on FTC's data privacy plan

Schizophrenia gene found to be linked to cells' energy dysfunction

Judge sides with young activists in first

Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional

Timeline: Special counsel's investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents

Iran moves toward freeing 5 American citizens who had been imprisoned, in rare deal

hotspot

comprehensive

entertainment

FDA approval of Sarepta Duchenne genetic therapy gives me hope

Where are patients getting their prescriptions for GLP

At least 13 dead in Texas as scorching temps continue

Biogen’s boardroom scandal saddles CEO with first crisis

Wildfire smoke exposes gaps in outdoor worker protections

Illumina slashes 2023 revenue projections yet again

Affirmative action in medical school literally saved lives

Listen: Your guide to Wegovy's blockbuster heart study

Apple is now the first public company to be valued at $3 trillion

Health AI: on the border between health care and tech

focus

O'Shea Sibley was killed after expressing queer joy by voguing, activists say

Presidential candidate assassinated in Ecuador, 1 suspect dead and 6 arrested

Illumina slashes 2023 revenue projections yet again

Listen: Your guide to Wegovy's blockbuster heart study

Health AI: on the border between health care and tech

Some of the ways extreme heat will change life as we know it

Wikipedia

entertainment

knowledge

focus