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UnitedHealth Net Income Up Despite Commercial Medical Costs Outpacing Projections

UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s second-quarter net income reached $5.48 billion, up from $3.41 billion the year prior, despite commercial market medical costs trending above expectations. . . .

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