UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again

A health story from the U.S., reported by MarketWatch.

Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.

Reported by MarketWatch, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at MarketWatch →

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