An external audit of UnitedHealth's HouseCalls unit found 97% of diagnoses were supported by patient records. The audit, commissioned by UnitedHealth, addressed scrutiny from lawmakers over diagnoses not appearing elsewhere in patient histories, which influence Medicare Advantage payments. 3.4% of diagnoses lacked support.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed to January 2025, allowing his lawyers to focus on his state murder trial scheduled for September. Mangione, who pleaded not guilty, faces federal charges for traveling across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson, and has publicly criticized the prospect of two trials as "double jeopardy."
Plea deal discussions between federal prosecutors and lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, have collapsed. Mangione, who pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, faces trials in September and October, with the case sparking national debate on the U.S. health insurance system.
Luigi Mangione plans to use an extreme emotional disturbance defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This defense could lead to a manslaughter conviction instead of murder, potentially reducing his prison sentence. A federal case against Mangione is separate and does not allow this defense.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro will unseal court records related to the defense's plan, which aims to show Mangione suffered "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the incident.
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was delayed Tuesday because prosecutors failed to notify jail officials of his required transport. The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) receives bullish analyst upgrades from UBS and BofA, with price targets raised to $460 and $420 respectively, driven by strong Q1 results and confidence in margin recovery.
New York City is reviewing its press credentialing process after three supporters of accused murderer Luigi Mangione, known as 'The Mangionistas,' were issued press passes and made controversial public remarks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated they should not have received passes, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing legitimate journalists from influencers and activists.
A New York judge has blocked prosecutors from using evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his murder trial, ruling it was not sufficiently in his control when detained. Items like a magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet, and computer chip were suppressed, though a journal can be used.
UnitedHealth is one of the largest U.S. companies in one of the largest sectors that pays a respectable dividend. Mike Khouw still wouldn't buy the stock outright.
UnitedHealth Group reported Q1 earnings of $7.23 per share, beating estimates of $6.57, with revenue of $111.72B. The company raised its 2026 profit outlook to over $18.25 per share, citing improved medical cost management and operational streamlining.
