UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware) - UNH STOCK NEWS

UnitedHealthcare has committed $1 million to Goodside Health to provide integrated physical and behavioral health services to K-12 students in Texas. The initiative will conduct wellness events across 200 schools, addressing physical, behavioral, and social needs regardless of students' health insurance status. The program will run throughout 2024 and 2025, reaching up to 200 students per event in various counties. Goodside Health will coordinate with students' existing insurance and primary care providers for follow-up care. This investment aims to improve overall student health and academic performance, especially in lower-income households, thereby promoting long-term success.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) updated its 2024 annual shareholder meeting and board actions. Shareholders elected all nominated directors including Charles Baker, Timothy Flynn, and Andrew Witty. They approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent public accounting firm. A shareholder proposal for a political contributions congruency report was voted against. The Board also authorized a cash dividend of $2.10 per share, payable on June 25, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 17, 2024. UnitedHealth Group aims to improve health systems through Optum and UnitedHealthcare.

UnitedHealthcare has invested $1.5 million in school-based telehealth services across Iowa, partnering with Hazel Health to provide mental health support to around 100,000 K-12 students. This initiative aims to address rising mental health issues such as depression and anxiety among youth by offering virtual therapy sessions at schools and homes.

The investment focuses on underserved and rural communities, representing 21% of Iowa's K-12 students. The first phase involves building technological infrastructure, with services starting in August in districts like Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids.

UnitedHealthcare's commitment extends to employing over 1,400 people in Iowa and serving more than 450,000 residents through various health plans.

Kansas has selected UnitedHealthcare to continue serving Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries as part of KanCare, effective January 1, 2025. UnitedHealthcare, already a provider for KanCare, will work with the state and community organizations to enhance health care access and address social drivers of health. UnitedHealthcare has invested over $1.5 million in the past 18 months in grants to community programs to improve health outcomes, particularly in underserved and rural areas. The company serves over 570,000 Kansans and employs more than 2,100 people in the state. UnitedHealthcare aims to leverage data and innovative initiatives to reduce health disparities and improve care quality.

UnitedHealthcare's second annual Student Behavioral Health Report reveals that college students are nearly 50% more likely than high schoolers to self-report high-risk mental or behavioral health concerns. The survey shows that 77% of college students reported experiencing issues like anxiety/stress (55%), depression (41%), and suicidal ideation (13%) in the past year. In contrast, high school students reported lower incidences at 35%, 20%, and 9%, respectively.

Additionally, there is a significant perception gap between what parents believe and what college students experience, while high school parents align more closely with their children's reports. The report emphasizes the importance of frequent conversations between parents and students to improve mental health outcomes.

UnitedHealthcare provides various behavioral health solutions, including digital tools, telephonic support, and virtual visits, to assist individuals in accessing the right care at the right time.

Residents, Community Officials Celebrate Aya Tower in East Point following $24 Million Redevelopment. Vecino Group, UnitedHealth Group, and National Affordable Housing Trust invest in revitalizing affordable housing and providing health and social services. Aya Tower now offers 88 affordable apartments managed by Wingate Properties Management. UnitedHealth Group invested $18 million through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, supporting health and workforce development services for residents.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) provides an update on the Change Healthcare cyberattack, offering support for impacted individuals and making progress in restoring services.

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has been selected by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to administer the Comprehensive Health Care Program, providing health insurance and benefits to over 2.1 million low-income Michigan residents. The contract, effective from October 1, 2024, will allow UnitedHealthcare to continue serving Medicaid beneficiaries in six regions of Michigan. The company has a long-standing presence in the state, serving over 944,000 people with a network of hospitals and care providers.