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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a leading American healthcare company, operating at the intersection of health insurance, clinical services, and healthcare technology.
Founded in 1977 in the United States, it has become one of the largest and most diversified healthcare organizations in the world.
The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of services, including medical insurance plans, clinical care, pharmaceutical benefits management, data analytics, and digital health solutions—all aimed at enhancing access, reducing costs, and improving patient outcomes across healthcare systems.
UnitedHealth Group operates through two main business segments:
1. UnitedHealthcare: Offers health benefit plans and insurance coverage for individuals, employers, and public sector programs.
2. Optum: Provides data-driven health services, including pharmacy care services, healthcare delivery, consulting, and technology solutions for hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
The company serves millions of members globally across markets including the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and several other countries.
In Brazil, UnitedHealth Group entered the market through the acquisition of Amil in 2012, expanding its footprint in Latin America.
Its operations are supported by a workforce of over 400,000 employees, with a robust infrastructure that includes hospitals, clinics, digital platforms, and telehealth services.
Continuous investment in AI, digital transformation, and predictive analytics enables the company to streamline medical services, improve diagnostics, and lower the cost of care.
UnitedHealth Group is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker UNH.
Company History and Founding
UnitedHealth Group was founded in 1977 with a mission to modernize healthcare delivery and the administration of health insurance in the United States.
From the beginning, the company adopted an innovation-driven approach, aiming to integrate technology, efficiency, and patient-centered care into a traditionally fragmented industry.
The company's early growth was marked by its emphasis on cost containment and improved care management, setting it apart in the competitive U.S. healthcare market.
It went public in 1984, listing on the New York Stock Exchange, and used the capital to expand operations and invest in new health technologies.
In the 2000s, UnitedHealth Group began its international expansion, acquiring healthcare companies and health plans in various global markets.
The 2012 acquisition of Amil significantly expanded its operations in Brazil and Latin America.
In 2011, the launch of Optum represented a strategic shift toward technology, data analytics, and value-based care—positioning UnitedHealth Group as not only an insurer but also a leader in health services innovation.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company accelerated its digital transformation, investing heavily in telemedicine, AI-enabled diagnostics, and automation of hospital and claims management systems.
These initiatives aim to reshape modern healthcare delivery and extend high-quality, affordable care across its global network.
Today, UnitedHealth Group stands as a global benchmark in healthcare management, known for its scale, innovation, and commitment to reshaping how care is delivered and experienced.
Additional Information
The Company UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 289.89 Billions, having an equity of $ 105.81 Billions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 435.16 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 17.59 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 16.48, a P/BV ratio of 2.74 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of UNH was at 2.69%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker UNH.
