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Press ReleaseOptum and Capella University Announce New Nurse Practitioner Program To Address the Growing National Need for Skilled CliniciansOptum, a diversified health services company, and Capella University, an accredited online university, announced a new educational program designed to address the growing need for skilled, advanced practice nurses.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio Awarded NCQA Health Equity AccreditationUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio announced it was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $850,000 To Four Nonprofit Organizations in ColoradoUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Colorado to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million To Six Nonprofit Organizations in WashingtonUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Washington to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million To Seven Nonprofit Organizations in TexasUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1.4 Million To Nine Nonprofit Organizations in MassachusettsUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.4 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in Massachusetts to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1.5 Million To Six Nonprofit Organizations in GeorgiaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to six community-based organizations in Georgia to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 To Five Nonprofit Organizations in Rhode IslandUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Rhode Island to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $850,000 To Five Nonprofit Organizations in PennsylvaniaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $850,000 in Empowering Health grants to five community-based organizations in Pennsylvania to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1.5 Million To Nine Nonprofit Organizations in New YorkUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1.5 million in Empowering Health grants to nine community-based organizations in New York to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 To Two Nonprofit Organizations in MinnesotaUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to two community-based organizations in Minnesota to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million To Six Nonprofit Organizations in MichiganGrant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 To Three Nonprofit Organizations in MississippiUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Grant Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 To Four Nonprofit Organizations in KansasUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Kansas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.Press Release News NewsUnitedHealthcare Donates $11 Million to Community Organizations Through Its Empowering Health ProgramUnitedHealthcare is donating $11 million in grants through its Empowering Health program to community-based organizations across 12 states.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter ResultsStrong and well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the second quarter of 2023.Press ReleaseOptum Rx Expands Choice, Improves Affordability for Patients With Two Additional HUMIRA BiosimilarsStarting July 1, clients of Optum Rx will have access to three biosimilar alternatives for HUMIRA, a highly utilized biologic medication used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona Awarded NCQA’s Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services & Supports DistinctionUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.Press ReleaseUNITEDHEALTH GROUP ANNOUNCES EARNINGS RELEASE DATEUnitedHealth Group will release its second quarter 2023 financial results on Friday, July 14, 2023, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Catalyst Aims To Improve Health Outcomes for Individuals With Diabetes in Southwest GeorgiaUnitedHealthcare Catalyst, a community-based program that leverages data to drive better health, will launch in Southwest Georgia.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi Recognized With NCQA Health Equity AccreditationUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group’s 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights Efforts To Diversify the Health Workforce, Minimize Its Environmental FootprintUnitedHealth Group published its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details progress toward long-term commitments along with efforts to help meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend; Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting ResultsUnitedHealth Group announced an increase to its dividend and provided an update on its 2023 annual shareholder meeting.Press ReleaseOptum Offers To Combine With Amedisys, Advancing Value-Based Care for PatientsOptum, a diversified health services company, has submitted an all-cash proposal to the Board of Directors of Amedisys, a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, to combine with Amedisys.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Provides $275,000 to Three North Carolina Nonprofits To Improve Health Outcomes for ChildrenUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina has announced $275,000 in grant funding to three local organizations supporting children in kinship and foster care across the state.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter 2023 results reflecting consistent broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Rainbow Health To Increase Access to Mental Health Care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC YouthThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $2 million grant partnership to address disparities related to suicide, depression and anxiety among LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth and young adults ages 14-25 in Minnesota.Press ReleaseNew Data: College Students More Likely to Self-Report High-Risk Mental and Behavioral Health Concerns Than Parents PerceiveUnitedHealthcare announced new survey findings revealing college students are more likely to report they or a roommate or friend have encountered mental or behavioral health concerns over the past year.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Friday, April 14, 2023, before the market opens, and will host a teleconference at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results with analysts and investors.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Recommended by the State of Indiana To Serve Its Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Medicaid BeneficiariesUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Indiana has been recommended by the state of Indiana, Family and Social Services Administration, as one of four managed care organizations to administer its Pathways for Aging (Pathways) program.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Awards $95,000 Workforce Development Grant to Step Up Savannah To Increase Access to Employment ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Georgia has awarded a $95,000 grant to Step Up Savannah. The grant will support the Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP), a workforce development and resource program working to address multi-generational poverty in Chatham and surrounding counties.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin Awarded NCQA Health Equity AccreditationUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly DividendThe UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, to be paid March 21, 2023, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business March 13, 2023.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Awards $3.2 Million Grant to East Carolina University To Improve Youth Mental HealthThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $3.2 million grant partnership with East Carolina University (ECU).Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Introduces New Rewards Program With a Modern Approach to Well-BeingUnitedHealthcare has introduced UnitedHealthcare Rewards, a new rewards program in which eligible members, including spouses, can use wearable devices to earn up to $1,000 each per year by completing various daily health goals and one-time activities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Provides $750,000 Grant to Community Health Care Association of New York State To Create Program That Aims To Improve Health EquityUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York has announced a $750,000 investment to support a grant program in collaboration with the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS).Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to Children’s Minnesota To Address Health DisparitiesThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Children’s Minnesota today announced a three-year, $3 million grant partnership to address pediatric disparities related to asthma, vaccinations and mental health for underserved children and families in the Twin Cities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Invests $10 Million in New Fund, Invest Appalachia, to Address Social Needs and Advance Economic EquityUnitedHealth Group has committed $10 million as a lead investor in the first round of the Invest Appalachia (IA) Fund, a regional initiative launched to accelerate funding in community development across Appalachian counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.Press ReleaseOptum Rx Launches Price Edge to Automatically Provide Members the Best Available Prescription Drug PriceOptum Rx has launched Price Edge, a tool that seamlessly compares available direct-to-consumer pricing for traditional generic drugs with insurance pricing to ensure members always get the lowest prescription drug price.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Expands Suite of Behavioral Health Offerings With Virtual Behavioral CoachingMore than 5 million UnitedHealthcare® commercial members now have access to virtual behavioral coaching at no added cost.