MedCity News May 13, 2025
Marissa Plescia

UnitedHealth Group announced that Andrew Witty will step down as CEO due to “personal reasons.” He is being replaced by Stephen J. Hemsley, who served as the company’s CEO from 2006 to 2017.

So far, 2025 has been anything but smooth for UnitedHealth Group.

The healthcare giant announced Tuesday that Andrew Witty will step down as CEO due to “personal reasons.” He is being replaced by Stephen J. Hemsley, who served as the company’s CEO from 2006 to 2017. Hemsley will remain as UHG’s chairman of the Board of Directors, and Witty will be senior advisor to Hemsley.

“Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and...

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