Health Insurers Face Q2 Test After Strong Q1 Results
UnitedHealth and other US insurers reported strong first-quarter results as medical costs stabilized. Analysts await second-quarter data to confirm the trend.
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United States health insurers reported first-quarter earnings above expectations as medical costs stabilized following a three-year period of elevated expenses. The S&P managed care index fell 12% since July 2023 due to rising government-plan costs. Sustained margin recovery depends on whether these lower utilization trends persist through the upcoming quarter.
