UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is a diversified healthcare company that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which offers health benefit plans and services, and Optum, which delivers data-driven health services and technology solutions. Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, the company provides a range of health insurance products, care management programs and related administrative services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and care providers.
UnitedHealthcare develops and administers a variety of benefit plans, including commercial employer-sponsored coverage, individual and family plans, Medicare and Medicaid offerings, and specialty programs tailored to specific populations. The division also focuses on network development, provider relations and population health initiatives designed to improve care access and quality while managing costs.
Optum comprises three businesses—OptumHealth, OptumInsight and OptumRx—that work together to integrate clinical care, data analytics, technology and pharmacy services. OptumHealth partners with care providers and health systems to coordinate patient care, while OptumInsight offers software and consulting solutions to support clinical decision-making, revenue cycle management and operational efficiency. OptumRx manages pharmacy benefit services, including formulary design, claims processing and home delivery of medications.
Founded in 1977 as United HealthCare Corporation and later renamed UnitedHealth Group in 1998, the company has expanded its presence across all 50 U.S. states and maintains operations in select international markets. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty and President Dirk McMahon, UnitedHealth Group continues to pursue innovations in care delivery, population health and health technology to address evolving challenges in the healthcare industry.
