| The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that David S. Wichmann, president of UnitedHealth Group, will succeed Stephen J. Hemsley as chief executive officer and become a director of the company, effective Sept. 1, 2017. On the same date, Hemsley will take the newly created role of executive chairman of the board of directors; current board chairman, Richard Burke, will become lead independent director. These changes are designed to ensure continuity as the company continues to grow and evolve. The company will continue on its strategic path to improve health care quality for the customers and care providers it serves. UnitedHealth Group’s commitment to high performance and value in health care will drive sustainable growth in 2017, 2018 and beyond. ... |