Shares of healthcare providers tumbled Thursday on a report UnitedHealth Group is being investigated by U.S. officials over possible fraud.

It’s the latest in a surge of lawsuits for the beleaguered health care giant, and the company has denied the allegations.

Shares of UnitedHealth Group sank sharply on Tuesday as the health insurance giant replaced its CEO and suspended its 2025 outlook.

UnitedHealthcare is owned by UnitedHealth Group. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) The Justice Department’s healthcare-fraud unit is leading the probe, the Journal reported.

UNH Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact the FirmSAN FRANCISCO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shares of UnitedHealth Group ( <st ...

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) suspended its 2025 outlook and announced the immediate departure of CEO Andrew Witty. Image source: Getty Images. On May 15, shares of America's leading health ...

The health care giant has attacked reports that it is under investigation for possible Medicare fraud by the Department of ...

"Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and they will continue to inspire me,” Witty said. In addition to the ...

“Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and they will continue to inspire me,” Witty said in the announcemen ...

“Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and they will continue to inspire me,” Witty said in a statement ...

Stephen Hemsley is once again assuming the role of chief executive of health care giant UnitedHealth. Bloomberg via Getty Images UnitedHealth Group is facing a shareholder lawsuit accusing the ...

"Leading the people of UnitedHealth Group has been a tremendous honor as they work every day to improve the health system, and they will continue to inspire me," Witty said. "Steve Hemsley brings a ...