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

UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
MarketWatch Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10:03 UTC By Jaimy Lee 1 min read
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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.

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.
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