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(11/16/09) UnitedHealthcare named 2009 Best Health Plan Provider by readers of Business Insurance magazine
The Business Insurance Readers Choice Awards invite the publication’s readers to vote for the insurance companies they believe offer the best overall combination of quality, value, service and innovation. With a readership focused on business executives who are responsible for the purchase and administration of employee benefits and other insurance-related programs, individuals have selected UnitedHealthcare the best health plan provider four of the five years since the awards were created in 2005. Read the news release.

(11/10/09) UnitedHealthcare wins 2009 Innovation Award from the National Business Coalition on Health
UnitedHealthcare’s Diabetes Health Plan and Patient Centered Medical Home program were recognized for their innovative ability to facilitate improvements in the quality, safety and affordability of health care. Read the news release.

(8/24/09) UnitedHealthcare Ranked One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the U.S. According to Latina Style Magazine
UnitedHealthcare has earned a place on the 12th annual LATINA Style 50, a survey by LATINA Style Magazine of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the United States. Read the news release.

(1/21/09) Tuckson Named One of Black Enterprise's "100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America"
Reed Tuckson, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has been named to Black Enterprise’s “100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America” list and is featured on the cover of the magazine’s February issue, which contains the list. Read the news release or the article reprint (PDF format).

(12/08/08) UnitedHealth Group Recognized for Volunteer Efforts, Commitment to Community
UnitedHealth Group was one of 10 companies recognized with a Jefferson Award for the organization’s achievement and contributions to the community. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal editors selected UnitedHealth Group based on the amount of time the company commits to nonprofit organizations, uniqueness of volunteer efforts, and impact on nonprofits and their constituents. Honorees were featured in the Nov. 21 issue of the Business Journal (PDF format) and were recognized at a reception held Dec. 4 in Minneapolis. Read the release (PDF format)

UnitedHealthcare President Among FORTUNE Top 50 Most Powerful Women
Gail Boudreaux, president of UnitedHealthcare, was selected as one of FORTUNE Magazine's 50 Most Powerful Women in American Business. Ms. Boudreaux's selection onto the list marks the fifth time in six years that a female executive at UnitedHealth Group has been included. Read FORTUNE article and profile of Ms. Boudreaux (PDF format).

UnitedHealthcare's Spanish-Language Web Site Receives Award
UnitedHealthcare’s Spanish-language Web site, www.uhclatino.com, was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Web Site Development in this year’s WebAwards by the Web Marketing Association. Learn More

NCQA Recognizes UnitedHealthcare Asian and Latino Health Programs
The National Committee For Quality Assurance awarded UnitedHealthcare with the prestigious "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" for the company's efforts to meet the unique health care needs of Asian and Hispanic customers. See news releases for more:
Asian health programs | Latino health programs

UnitedHealthcare Named Health Plan of Choice by TAMACC
The Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) has named UnitedHealthcare its first-ever health insurance carrier of choice for its employees, affiliated Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and member businesses.
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Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Honors UnitedHealthcare
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce named UnitedHealthcare the 2008 Corporation of the Year for its support of local Hispanic businesses and the community. Through its Latino Health Solutions program, UnitedHealthcare helps Hispanic people access education and information that can improve their health.
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Minneapolis YMCA Awards UnitedHealthcare Group
The Minneapolis YMCA gave UnitedHealthcare Group its 2007 "Business Partner of the Year Award" for leadership in the community, including its generous support of "Commitment to Community," the YMCA's current campaign.

National Black Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare Health Plan of Choice
The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has named UnitedHealthcare as the health benefit provider of choice for its nearly 100,000-strong membership. UnitedHealthcare supports African-American communities through its Generations of Wellness program.
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Tuckson Receives High Honors
Reed Tuckson, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group, was named one of Ebony's Most Influential Black Americans and Modern Healthcare's "Top 25 Minority Executives In Healthcare." Dr. Tuckson directs and oversees the clinically-related programs of UnitedHealth Group’s operating businesses and leads the United Health Foundation.
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United Health Foundation Wins National Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Award
The Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy (SHCA) awarded its 2008 National Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Award to United Health Foundation and Aging with Dignity for the 500,000 Wishes Campaign. The campaign is a grassroots effort to distribute half a million copies of the Five Wishes living will document in 20 foreign languages.
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UnitedHealthcare's Excellence in Worksite Health Recognized By Wellness Council of America
UnitedHealthcare received a 2007 Gold “Well Workplace” award from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) for its commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees.
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Institutional Investor Names Stephen Hemsley Top CEO
Stephen Hemsley, CEO and president of UnitedHealth Group, was named Best Chief Executive Officer in the health care and managed care sector by Institutional Investor magazine.
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NCQA Lauds UnitedHealthcare for Multicultural Health Initiatives
UnitedHealthcare was awarded the "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its efforts to provide members with culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services.
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South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare Provider of the Year
The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce chose UnitedHealthcare as recipient of its 2007 “Healthcare Provider of the Year” award in recognition of its Latino Health Solutions program.
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