UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) just delivered its clearest evidence yet that its turnaround is working.
That’s good news for stockholders. The company remains one of the most important players in American healthcare, providing coverage for more than 48.5 million people through commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Its giant Optum unit supports more than 120 million consumers through a combination of health care delivery, pharmacy, and technology operations.