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The power of commercial payers in healthcare is undeniable, as shown by UnitedHealth Group's impressive fourth-quarter profit of $5.5 billion. However, my providers and customers continue to share concerns that UH is one of their lower payers. While this is worrying for those delivering expert services and care, CEO Andrew Witty has reassured that “UH is committed to balanced growth and improving patient care and consumer experiences.” But at what cost? If double-digit revenue growth is what defines "balanced growth," then should providers and customers expect less in reimbursements? How can we take measures to level this mountainous playing field? Check out the link for more information. #healthcare #commercialpayers #unitedhealthgroup #medicalbilling #physicians #reimbursement

🔸UnitedHealth (UNH) Share Price Surges after Strong Report🔸 UnitedHealth shares surged Tuesday, rising more than 5% after the health care giant delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2024 results: → earnings per share: actual = USD 6.91, expected = USD 6.61, last quarter = USD 6.16; → gross income: actual = USD 94.4 billion, expected = USD 92.1 billion. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Whitty said health care costs rose sharply last year, and he attributed much of the rise to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also adding positive news to investors was UnitedHealth Group's handling of the Feb. 21 cyberattack on its Change Healthcare subsidiary, which disrupted hospital and pharmacy operations for more than a week and cost an estimated USD 872 million. According to analysts surveyed by TipRank, the average price forecast for UMH shares is USD 591.29 in 12 months (more than +25% from the current price). 🔗Read the full article: https://cutt.ly/Xw764mGO CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing your money. #stockmarket #stockmarketnews #stockstowatch

$18.2 Billion. This is the combined Operating Profit for publicly traded Medicare companies in Q3 2023. UnitedHealth Group (“UNH”) Elevance Health (“ELV”) Centene Corp. (“CNC”) Humana (“HUM”) CVS (“CVS”) Cigna (“CI”) Ever wonder how these companies stack up side-by-side? Go here for a deep dive comparing key financial results: https://lnkd.in/gZcKXHkF ____ If you are a leader in the Medicare space, give me a follow. I post Medicare Market insights daily!

United Health Group is struggling To be bothered at all Here's it's opening line from Q2 Earning's report: "Revenues of $98.9 Billion Grew Nearly $6 Billion Year Over Year, Led by Optum" Led. By. Optum. Guess what's a part of Optum Optum Insights Guess what's a part of Optum Insights Change Healthcare Next best line: "The company updated its full year 2024 net earnings outlook of $15.95 to $16.40 per share" While the Optum bump is the result of value-based care arbitrage, I mean contracts, the point remains that while clinicians continue to struggle, UHG is unbothered Highlights from Q1-Q2: $199B Revenue $15.8B Op income $7.9B Cash from ops $92B current assets $105B current liabilities $3B spent on acquisitions $3.1B stock buy-backs $3.7B dividends paid Change Healthcare impacts: $1.9B I think they're fine P.S. If you liked this breakdown, you'll love The Healthcare Breakdown, where I breakdown the numbers behind all this hullabaloo to drive you to drinking, but preferably action Check it out here: https://buff.ly/47NeASx See you out there!

Hey Y'all, Building off a post from Terry Fletcher CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCS-P CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA PACS QMPM on Optum's earnings, here is a report from Becker's that shows HCA, Tenet, and Optum. HCAs net income for the second quarter of 2024: $1.5 billion Tenet's net income for the second quarter of 2024: $259 Optum's operating earnings: $3.9 billion While these payors are showing staggering profits, many medical practices are grappling with decreasing reimbursement rates, making it harder to keep their doors open and provide quality care. Please share/repost if you feel others will benefit from this information. #HealthInsurance #Healthcare #ReimbursementRates #PracticeManagement #HealthcareFinance #PatientCare #CHCS https://lnkd.in/eADpaBwk

📈 UnitedHealth is approaching its recent high from August 2. Their Q2 2024 performance highlights their strong foothold in the healthcare sector. 🔍 Q2 Highlights: EPS surged 10.7% year-over-year Revenues hit $98.9 billion, fueled by standout performances from UnitedHealthcare and Optum 📊 Why It Matters: UnitedHealth's steady growth and solid fundamentals make it a key player in healthcare investing. Despite some recent fluctuations, their performance showcases resilience and opportunity. ✨ Stay Informed: Follow us for more insights into top growth stocks! #UnitedHealth #GrowthStock #MarketLeaders #HealthcareInvesting #StockMarketNews

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https://lnkd.in/eDEDTRHn Takeaway: UnitedHealth Group expects costs from the massive cyberattack against its Change Healthcare unit to reach $2.3 billion to $2.45 billion this year, the company said in a second quarter earnings report That eclipses earlier projections by more than $1 billion

UnitedHealth Group ("UNH") is the giant in the Medicare space. But, they didn't become that over night. This week's Medicare Market Insights Deep Dive looks at their Q1 2024 results compared to the prior 6 years. -How has membership growth changed? -How has Revenue generation changed? -How has Operating Income ("profit") changed? We also take a look at the Medical Loss Ratio over time. Click here for the free Deep Dive -> https://lnkd.in/gXubE5Qy Question, what other companies would you like a deep dive like this for? __ P.S. -> don't forget to subscribe!

Curious about what publicly traded legacy payers and value-based care entrants to the health care market are thinking? Check out these 5 observations from their quarterly earnings calls, including payer-provider partnership opportunities, positioning of specialty care and pathways, and much more!