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Walmart and UnitedHealth Group announced a 10-year collaboration aimed at enhancing health services in the U.S. The partnership will initiate in 2023 across 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia, expanding to serve Medicare beneficiaries through various plans. Utilization of Optum's analytics will enable Walmart Health clinicians to provide value-based care. A co-branded Medicare Advantage plan will be available starting January 2023, alongside Walmart Health Virtual Care options. The collaboration is designed to improve health outcomes and patient experience for millions.

The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has announced a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, payable on September 20, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2022. This dividend payment reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

UnitedHealth Group operates through two main segments: Optum, which enhances healthcare through technology and data, and UnitedHealthcare, providing a range of affordable health benefits.

UnitedHealthcare has launched Surest, a health benefits plan that eliminates deductibles and provides clear, upfront pricing, leading to improved satisfaction among members. Employers can see health care costs reduced by up to 15%, with out-of-pocket expenses for members decreasing by as much as 44%. Surest, which has shown the fastest growth among UnitedHealthcare's plans, currently serves over 150 employers and is expanding its reach across 11 states with further expansion planned. Members report higher satisfaction and increased use of high-value care services.

UnitedHealthcare and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced a $205,000 donation to support eastern Kentucky communities affected by severe flooding. The funds will address immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts, benefiting organizations such as the Kentucky Rural Health Collaborative and the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. The initiative aims to help communities rebuild while ensuring access to healthcare services for those affected.

UnitedHealthcare is awarding $1.5 million in grants as part of its Empowering Health initiative, which totals $11 million across 11 states, aimed at improving health access for underserved communities. In California, seven organizations will benefit, addressing issues like food insecurity and mental health. Recent data shows that over a third of UnitedHealthcare members face social determinants impacting their health. Since 2018, the program has invested over $51 million and reached 8 million people.

UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is awarding $500,000 in grants to four Nevada organizations as part of its Empowering Health initiative, which totals $11 million across 11 states. The funding aims to enhance access to care and improve social health determinants for underserved communities. Notable recipients include EMPOWERED and Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance, receiving $150,000 each. The program, initiated in 2018, has invested over $51 million to assist more than 8 million individuals, addressing significant social and economic health challenges.

UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is allocating $2.5 million in grants through its Empowering Health program to 10 community organizations in Texas, aiming to enhance healthcare access for underserved populations. This initiative is part of a larger $11 million funding effort across 11 states to tackle social determinants of health. Since 2018, UnitedHealthcare has invested over $51 million in similar grants, positively impacting over 8 million individuals. The company emphasizes the significance of addressing non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.