UnitedHealth Group CEO: US health care needs to be ‘less confusing, less complex and less costly’

In its first financial results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, prompting its shares to fall in early morning trading despite quarterly profit beating projections.

The request comes in the wake of the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson in December.

Analysts forecast record annual profits amid rising criticism.

Following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth’s CEO, shareholders are calling for transparency

The proposal comes one month after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock moved against the grain on Monday, powering more than 4% higher by the afternoon on news that the US government has decided to raise privately-managed health insurance payments for retirees by 4.33%. 

A group of UnitedHealth Group shareholders is pressuring the company to examine practices they say deny or limit patient access to care.

Investors seek “introspection” at Eden Prairie-based company with report on the patient impact from prior authorization rules.

A group of shareholders requested UnitedHealth Group management analyze how its business practices affect access to care and public health.