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Executive Editor, Fierce Healthcare
New York
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By Heather Landi Verified| Fierce Healthcare Verified Elevance Health projected it will beat its earnings guidance in the first quarter and said medical costs are in line with expectations, contrasting with UnitedHealth Group's disappointing Q1 results. The insurer is set to report its first-quarter results on Tuesday but released preliminary numbers Thursday that indicate first-quarter earnings will surpass initial projections, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Heather Landi Verified| Fierce Healthcare Verified UnitedHealth Group reported $6.29 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2025, or $6.85 a share, far exceeding its performance in the same quarter a year ago. In Q1 2024, the healthcare giant reported a loss of $1.41 billion, or a loss of $1.53 a share. Q1 2025 revenue jumped 9.8% to reach $109.6 billion, up $9.8 billion from $99.8 billion a year ago.
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Fierce Healthcare
New York, United States