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Leadership Change at UnitedHealth Group Amid Ongoing Challenges

CEO Andrew Witty steps down, Stephen Hemsley takes over while company suspends 2025 outlook and aims for growth by 2026 amidst rising costs.

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Andrew Witty has resigned as CEO of UnitedHealth Group, handing leadership to Stephen Hemsley due to personal reasons, with Witty remaining as senior adviser. The change follows a tumultuous period for the company, marked by a 15% drop in shares and heightened scrutiny over Medicare billing practices and rising medical costs. UnitedHealth has suspended its 2025 financial outlook, citing unexpectedly high expenses related to new Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Despite these challenges, Hemsley aims to achieve long-term growth of 13-16% and has expressed commitment to improving health care amid ongoing public backlash following the murder of former executive Brian Thompson.

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  • Andrew Witty has resigned as UnitedHealth CEO, citing personal reasons, marking a significant leadership transition amid financial uncertainties and public backlash.
  • Stephen Hemsley, who previously served as CEO from 2006 to 2017, will take over, while Witty will remain as a senior adviser amid challenges including higher-than-expected medical costs and previous scandals.
  • The murder of CEO Brian Thompson and subsequent public outrage surrounding UnitedHealth's practices highlight ongoing issues in the healthcare industry and the pressing need for reform.

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Andrew Witty stepped down as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to personal reasons.

The primary challenges include higher-than-expected medical costs, particularly for new Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, and a need to return to long-term growth.

UnitedHealth Group aims for long-term growth of 13 to 16 percent under Stephen Hemsley's leadership.

UnitedHealth Group anticipates returning to growth by 2026.

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