UnitedHealth Group Faces Crisis Amid CEO Exit and Criminal Investigation Over Medicare Fraud

UnitedHealth Group's stock plummets as CEO resigns and DOJ investigates possible Medicare fraud, causing investor uncertainty.

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UnitedHealth Group is grappling with a severe crisis as CEO Andrew Witty steps down unexpectedly, coinciding with a federal investigation into alleged Medicare fraud. The company has retracted its 2025 financial guidance due to soaring medical costs, leading to a dramatic 50% loss in stock value within a month. With Stephen Hemsley returning as CEO to address the fallout, UnitedHealth faces scrutiny not only from investors but also from the DOJ and other federal agencies concerning its Medicare Advantage practices. The future of the company remains uncertain amidst this turmoil.

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: The DOJ investigation is focusing on UnitedHealth Group's business practices surrounding its Medicare Advantage program, although the exact nature of the potential criminal allegations remains unclear.
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: Andrew Witty stepped down amid the company's financial challenges and coinciding federal investigation into alleged Medicare fraud, prompting leadership changes to address the fallout.
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: UnitedHealth Group's stock plummeted significantly, losing about 50% of its value within a month, hitting a five-year low after the DOJ investigation was revealed and CEO resignation announced.
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: Stephen Hemsley, UnitedHealth Group's former CEO, has returned to lead the company to manage the fallout from the investigation and financial turmoil.
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: UnitedHealth Group stated it had not been notified by the DOJ about any investigation and called the Wall Street Journal's reporting "deeply irresponsible," affirming confidence in the integrity of its Medicare Advantage program.
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