UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

In a record-breaking operation by the Department of Justice, more than 320 individuals have been charged, uncovering nearly $15 billion in fraudulent claims, marking a significant milestone in the fight against healthcare fraud.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on Monday outlining changes to how Medicare pays home health agencies (HHAs) in calendar year (CY) 2026. These updates are required by law and occur annually.

Lebenthal picks AMAT as final trade, Prisco maintains Overweight rating and raises price target, Weiss picks UNH, Gill maintains Overweight rating and raises price target, Terranova picks MELI, Friedman maintains Positive rating and raises price target.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform several different areas of the healthcare industry.

The leadership shake-up follows a 15% drop in Optum Health’s Q1 operating earnings and mounting pressure from rising Medicare Advantage costs.

The provisions at risk include the plan to hold down Medicaid costs by cracking down on a state provider tax.

Several major U.S. health insurers announce they will voluntarily speed up and simplify the prior authorization process.

Congress bought and sold stocks in May, raising no red flags but highlighting opportunities in the tech sector, including critical semiconductor companies.

A debate over the healthcare system erupted on X, pitting Mark Cuban against Elizabeth Warren over the root causes of soaring drug prices.

The research firm expects lower enrollment growth as UnitedHealth exits unprofitable plans and prioritizes margin discipline.

Healthcare stocks are lagging the market by the widest margin since 2008. Analysts and valuation trends point to a rebound.

Hims & Hers Health shares rocketed higher over the last year, rewarding investors.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

Shares of UnitedHealth Group have sold off considerably this year, as bad news surrounding the company continues to pile up.