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.”

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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.

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

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 Group CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged the U.S. health care problems, cited high prices of medical services as root cause.

Updated tally at Change Healthcare, owned by the Eden Prairie-based health care giant, nearly doubles the number of people affected by the massive data breach.

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

Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were affected in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago. | Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were affected in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago.

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.

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