UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
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Company History
Founded 1977 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
UnitedHealth traces its roots to Charter Med, founded by Richard Burke in the 1970s, and United HealthCare Corporation, formed in 1977. The company grew from managed care into a giant health insurer and then built Optum as the services layer around pharmacy, care delivery, analytics, and health technology.
Richard Burke's managed-care business created the roots of UnitedHealth Group.
United HealthCare Corporation was formed as the company developed health benefit programs.
UnitedHealth organized health services, pharmacy, technology, and analytics businesses under Optum.
Stephen J. Hemsley was appointed CEO effective immediately in May 2025.
UnitedHealth Group reported $447.6 billion in 2025 total revenues.