Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance

UnitedHealth Group has partnered with YMCA and Walgreens on diabetes and obesity initiative.
News release | Video

Health Care Lane

Health Care Lane is a virtual town whose "residents" explain basic health insurance topics in friendly, engaging conversations.

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation

The Foundation has given child medical grants to more than 1,500 families since 2007. See photos and stories.

News Releases

View current news releases about UnitedHealthcare.

See news release archives: 2012 |2011 | 2010 | 2009

Media Contacts

Do you have a question about UnitedHealthcare or seek an interview with a company spokesperson? If so, please see our Media Contacts page.

Health Care Costs

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen J. Hemsley: "Trying to focus the debate on insurance premiums masks the complexity of the challenge our country faces to effectively reform our health care system. The cost of insurance is driven by the underlying cost pressures we see throughout the health care system." Learn more about the key drivers of health care costs.

• UnitedHealth Group Statement on Health Care Costs
• What Drives Insurance Costs (fact sheet, PDF)
• Why Are Health Care Costs Rising? (presentation, PDF)

Health Care Reform

Get updates on health reform provisions, and our perspective on health care modernization.

• United for Reform Resource Center
• UnitedHealth Group Center for Health Reform and Modernization

Key Publications

• UnitedHealth Group Fact Sheet
• Social Responsibility Report
• America's Health Rankings

UnitedHealthcare's Mission

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

• We seek to enhance the performance of the health system and improve the overall health and well-being of the people we serve and their communities.
• We work with health care professionals and other key partners to expand access to high quality health care so people get the care they need at an affordable price.
• We support the physician/patient relationship and empower people with the information, guidance and tools they need to make personal health choices and decisions.