Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Unitedhealth
Search every verified Stephen Hemsley interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During UnitedHealth Group's third quarter 2025 earnings call on October 28, Stephen Hemsley discussed the company's focus on AI-driven products and services. He cited examples such as Optum Integrity 1, an AI autocoding tool, and Crimson AI, a clinical analytics platform, noting productivity improvements and client wins. Hemsley said the company is evolving its traditional services into "AI first services" and taking network actions to keep healthcare costs affordable. Hemsley acknowledged external challenges, including Medicare cuts and funding pressures, but expressed confidence in returning to solid earnings growth in 2026. He stated the company intends to balance earnings growth ambitions with investments aimed at higher double-digit growth beginning in 2027. Hemsley also said UnitedHealth Group is reducing its international footprint to focus on serving US healthcare needs.
“External challenges will remain, including continued headwinds in 2026 from the third year of nearly $50 billion in industrywide Medicare cuts by the previous administration, as well as Medicare Medicaid funding and program pressures. Even so, I'm confident we will return to solid earnings growth next year given the op...”
“We intend to balance our earnings growth ambitions in 2026 with investments and actions that will drive higher and sustainable double-digit growth beginning in 2027 and advancing from there.”
“We are dedicating our energies to serving US healthcare needs and we'll be reducing our footprint in international markets that do not support these needs.”
“Simply put, we will end 2025 well positioned for a return to solid growth in 2026, acceleration in 2027, and a clear focus on our longstanding mission and strategy.”
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing in January, Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) asked UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley about vertical integration. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing in January, Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) grilled UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley over his company's denial rates. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing in January Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) grilled UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley over claims denials. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing last week, UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley spoke about affordability. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley on "state-regulated health insurance plans." Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley on the reasons behind high healthcare costs. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
In a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Thursday, Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley about steep healthcare cost increases for Americans in rural areas. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Thursday, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) asked UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley about Medicare advantage. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: / forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com
Stephen Hemsley, President & Chief Executive Officer - UnitedHealth Group, delivers a Keynote "Conversation" with the audience ...
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