UnitedHealth
Offers health insurance and health services to millions of people.
📖 Its story
In 1977, Richard Burke had an idea: to better organize how people pay their doctors and hospitals. He started in Minnesota with a small company. Little by little it grew into one of the biggest health companies in the United States.
💵 How it makes money
People and companies pay it every month for health insurance, and it also charges for health and pharmacy services.
🤯 Fun fact
It has two big parts: UnitedHealthcare, which sells health insurance, and Optum, which provides health services.
👍 The good part
It helps millions of people pay for their doctor visits and treatments.
⚠️ The risk
If its customers get sick more than expected, it has to pay more and earns less; also, the government watches closely how it works.
🧠 Did you get it?
What is the name of the part of UnitedHealth that provides health services?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1977
- Founded by: Richard Burke
- Home: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for UNH stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters UNH.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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