About Us

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives. To achieve this goal, we are focused on building a modern, adaptable, innovative and inclusive system of health care services.

Our scale and potential to improve health makes us one of the most visible stewards of America’s vast health care system. Entrusted with both important resources and responsibilities, we are involved on a daily basis in decision-making that has life-changing consequences for millions of Americans.

Everything we do is motivated by and springs from this position of trust and accountability. We work to bring greater quality, affordability, access and simplicity to the health care system - ensuring that the people we serve get quality care, as well as the guidance to make informed decisions about their care, health and well-being.

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Quick Facts... on Health Care Modernization

  • About 160 million Americans currently receive health coverage through their employer, and a strong majority of Americans with health benefits are happy with their personal care and coverage.
  • 17 percent of the population has limited or no access to health care.
  • Health care is now 18% of the U.S. economy- that’s over 6 percentage points higher than most other industrialized countries.