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UnitedHealth Group's recent reduction in its profit forecast has sparked worries for other insurers, especially as it reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of estimates, attributing the shortfall to unexpectedly high medical costs associated with Medicare plans. Analysts from Jefferies noted that if UnitedHealth's financial troubles reflect broader industry issues, other insurance companies could face significant challenges. Following the announcement, UnitedHealth's stock plummeted, dragging down shares of its peers like Humana and Elevance Health, which are also due to report earnings soon.
Source: YAHOO