UnitedHealth posts 6% higher profit, raises outlook for year
Friday, July 20, 2012 - 02:30
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UnitedHealth, the first major insurer to post second-quarter results, warns of a tough environment for its Medicare and Medicaid plans.UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported a 6% increase in second-quarter profit and raised its full-year outlook, but the nation's largest health insurer warned about a tough environment for its Medicare and Medicaid plans as governments face more financial strain.