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Press ReleaseOptum Launches Laboratory Benefit Management Solution to Reduce Unnecessary Testing and Improve Quality of CareOptum today announced the launch of a comprehensive laboratory benefit management solution designed to help health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure their members receive appropriate, high-quality tests.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group 2021 Sustainability Report Includes New Health Equity and Environmental Health CommitmentsUnitedHealth Group today released its 2021 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to helping meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and society broadly.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Provides Updates on Annual Shareholder Meeting, Board ActionsUnitedHealth Group provided updates on its 2022 annual shareholder meeting and actions by its Board of Directors.Press ReleaseThe United Health Foundation Commits $100 Million to Further Advance a Diverse Health WorkforceThe United Health Foundation is making a $100 million commitment over 10 years to advance health equity, furthering its efforts to eliminate health disparities.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, July 15, 2022, before the market opens.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Selected by State of Missouri to Serve Medicaid BeneficiariesThe state of Missouri has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri as one of three managed care organizations to administer its MO HealthNet Managed Care Program for Medicaid members in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Press ReleaseOptum Rx Donates COVID-19 Test Kits to Increase Access to Free Testing Among Underserved Communities in ChicagoOptum Rx, the pharmacy care services business of UnitedHealth Group, is donating 5,000 at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests to increase access to COVID-19 testing and support for underserved communities across Chicago.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2022 ResultsStrong and well-balanced growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the first quarter of 2022.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Address Maternal Health Outcomes, Access to Care and Health Equity With Doula Program Expansion Into Western North CarolinaUnitedHealthcare, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) announced the expansion of a community-based doula program into western North Carolina.Press ReleaseAdditional $100 Million Investment in Housing Bolsters UnitedHealth Group’s Efforts to Address Social Determinants and Achieve Better Health OutcomesUnitedHealth Group announced an additional $100 million investment in the Health & Housing Fund — a partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT).Press ReleaseChange Healthcare and Optum Extend Merger AgreementOptum, a diversified health services company, and Change Healthcare (NASDAQ: CHNG), a health care technology leader, have agreed to extend their merger agreement to December 31, 2022.Press ReleaseOptum and LHC Group to Combine, Advancing Abilities to Extend Value-Based Care into Patients’ HomesOptum, a diversified health services company, and LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG), a national patient-focused provider of high-quality in-home health care services, have agreed to combine to further strengthen their shared ability to advance value-based care.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Announces Earnings Release DateUnitedHealth Group will release its first quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Provides Nearly $170K to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to Support Children’s HealthUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has provided $169,500 in funding to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to support children, their families, and the provider community with local professional sickle cell disease expertise and behavioral health support and services.Press ReleaseTelehealth Use Will Outlive the Pandemic for Health Care Providers, Survey ShowsHealth care providers are planning for patient access to virtual care that outlasts the pandemic, according to a survey Optum released.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Invests in Indiana Nonprofit to Expand Access to Comprehensive Health Care for Rural and Low-Income CommunitiesThe United Health Foundatio has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc., a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care in Morgan and Monroe counties in Indiana, as well as high-poverty areas in Indianapolis.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation to Provide $1M to Support Relief Efforts in UkraineThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a $1 million donation to support relief efforts in Ukraine.Press ReleaseOptum Launches Specialty Fusion to Simplify Specialty Care and Lower CostsOptum today announced the launch of Optum® Specialty Fusion™, a first-of-its-kind specialty medication management solution, to simplify care for patients with complex conditions and lower the cost of expensive specialty drugs.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly DividendThe UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, to be paid on March 22, 2022, to all shareholders of record of UnitedHealth Group common stock as of the close of business on March 14, 2022.Press ReleaseDistrict of Columbia Selects UnitedHealthcare to Administer District Dual Choice ProgramThe District of Columbia (the district) has selected UnitedHealthcare to administer its District Dual Choice program.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Dental Launches Digital Resources, Collaboration with quip, to Help Improve Dental CareUnitedHealthcare Dental has introduced several enhancements designed to help people improve their oral health and access dental care in a more convenient and informed way.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Invests $550,000 in the Mississippi Public Health Institute to Improve Maternal Health Equity and OutcomesUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi today announced a $550,000 investment in the Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI), a nonprofit entity established to protect and improve the health and well-being of Mississippians.Press ReleaseOptum Idaho Donates $200,000 To Increase Mental Health Care Access StatewideOptum Idaho, the managed care organization for the state of Idaho’s Medicaid behavioral health plan and part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded $200,000 to the University of Idaho’s Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) aimed at increasing mental health care access statewide for adults, children and families.Press ReleaseSesame Workshop Launches New Resources to Help Children and Families Build a Lifelong Foundation of ResilienceWith support from UnitedHealthcare, free online courses for providers and digital storybooks for children build upon Sesame Workshop’s ongoing commitment to building happy and healthy communitiesPress ReleaseMarinHealth and Optum Launch New Strategic Relationship to Streamline Administrative Functions and Improve the Patient Experience in Marin County, CaliforniaMarinHealth Medical Center and Optum today announced a strategic relationship to advance MarinHealth’s operational objectives and support MarinHealth’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, convenient and accessible care for North Bay residents.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial ResultsUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported full year and fourth quarter 2021 results led by continued broad-based growth across the enterprise.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Awards Community Grants to Three Organizations Focused on Improving Health Equity and Addressing Social Determinants in MichiganUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has awarded $75,000 in community grants to three organizations focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes and combating addiction in Michigan.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Enhances Eye Care Program by Helping Reduce People’s Exposure to Blue LightUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is investing in new ways to help children and adults across the country reduce their exposure to blue light and support their overall eye health, amid ongoing use of screens during COVID-19 and the greater reliance on remote school and work.Press ReleaseAI Survey: Health Care Organizations Continue to Adopt Artificial Intelligence to Help Achieve Better, More Equitable and Affordable Patient OutcomesSurvey respondents overwhelmingly agree health care organizations have a higher duty than organizations in other industries to ensure responsible use of AI.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Donates $500,000 to Support Kentucky Communities Devastated by Recent TornadoesThe United Health Foundation announced today a $500,000 donation to help Kentucky residents recover and rebuild following the devastating tornadoes that struck local communities this past weekend.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Donates $300,000 to YouthZone to Support Teen Mental Health Across Colorado’s Western Slope in Collaboration With the Colorado Attorney General’s OfficeRocky Mountain Health Plans, a UnitedHealth Group company, is donating $300,000 to YouthZone to foster positive youth development for teens across Colorado’s Western Slope.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California to Address Health Equity and Expand Access to Health Care With Investments in 17 San Diego-Based OrganizationsUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California today announced a $1.5 million investment in community-based programs aimed to reduce health disparities and improve health equity in San Diego.Press ReleaseAmerica’s Health Rankings 2021 Annual Report Illustrates Complex Picture of America’s HealthThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today released its “America’s Health Rankings® 2021 Annual Report,” which provides insights into the early effects of COVID-19 on Americans’ health and well-being.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Introduces Health Plan Delivering Lower Costs and a Patient-Focused Health Care ExperienceUnitedHealthcare has introduced a new health plan that offers consumers in Southwest Arizona personalized and seamless customer support as well as the opportunity to save up to 15% on premiums.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Updates Business Outlook Ahead of Investor ConferenceUnitedHealth Group issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on November 30, beginning at 8 a.m. ET.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare to Offer Comprehensive Massachusetts One Care Benefit PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Massachusetts is now offering One Care for people eligible for both Medicare and MassHealth living in Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester, Hampshire, Franklin, and Middlesex counties and parts of Essex County.Press ReleaseUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island Provided $110,000 to Support Children’s HealthUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has provided $110,000 in investments in the past several months to community-based organizations in Rhode Island to support children and their families with health education, advocacy and healthy meals.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group to Host 2021 Investor ConferenceUnitedHealth Group will host its annual Investor Conference with analysts and institutional investors in New York City on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.Press ReleaseUnited Health Foundation Partners With Harris-Stowe State University to Create New Bioinformatics ProgramThe United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to Harris-Stowe State University to create a bioinformatics program for undergraduate students at the historically Black university located in St. Louis.Press ReleaseUnitedHealth Group Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for 23rd Consecutive YearUnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2021 in the Health Care Equipment and Services Industry Group.