Minnetonka, MN (April 14, 2008) – Reed Tuckson, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has been named to both Ebony magazine’s “2008 Ebony New Power” and Modern Healthcare,’s 2008 “Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare” lists.

The "2008 Ebony New Power List" is a new section of Ebony magazine’s annual “Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America,” which has recognized leading individuals from politics, business, education, entertainment, public service and religion since 1963. The new list recognizes 20 rising stars emerging as the next generation of Black leaders in America. The editors of Ebony compile the lists in consultation with national experts and leaders in various fields. Those included must demonstrate widespread national influence beyond their position, and must affect, in a decisive and positive way, the lives, thinking and actions of large segments of the African-American population, and America overall, either by his or her position in a key group, or by his or her personal reach and influence.

The editorial board of Modern Healthcare selected its “Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare” based on the awardees’ extraordinary leadership, their ability to effect change in the healthcare industry, and their willingness to share expertise with and mentor others in the field.

“These honors reflect Reed’s commitments to serving others, promoting excellence in health care and clinical practices, helping communities and people in need, and driving innovation and positive changes in the health system,” said Stephen Hemsley, Chief Executive Officer and President of UnitedHealth Group.

At UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Tuckson directs and oversees the clinically-related programs of the Company’s seven operating businesses and has oversight for the work of more than 10,000 clinical personnel. As a member of the executive management team of UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Tuckson has a variety of other leadership responsibilities, including those with the United Health Foundation, a not-for-profit, private foundation supported by UnitedHealth Group. Since 1999, the Foundation has contributed $250 million to expand access to medical care and health-related services for individuals and families across the U.S. who live in challenging circumstances.

Dr. Tuckson has been a leader of health care organizations for more than 25 years and has been a member of several bi-partisan Federal senior cabinet-level advisory committees on genetics, health reform, infant mortality, children’s health, violence and radiation testing. Before joining UnitedHealth Group in 2000, he was senior vice president for professional standards at the American Medical Association; and in the late 1980s he was one of the youngest-ever Commissioners of Public Health for Washington, D.C.

Dr. Tuckson also has served as the president of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, senior physician leader of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and the medical director of a skilled nursing home.

Ebony’s “Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America,” which includes its “New Power” list, is currently available on newsstands and will be available as of April 18th at www.ebonyjet.com/ebony/. A reprint of the Modern Healthcare recognition can be found by visiting www.unitedhealthgroup.com and clicking on “Newsroom.”

About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to making health care work better. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through seven operating businesses: UnitedHealthcare, Ovations, AmeriChoice, Uniprise, OptumHealth, Ingenix, and Prescription Solutions. Through its family of businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves approximately 70 million individuals nationwide.