UnitedHealth Group Commits Additional $10 Million for COVID-19 International Response
April 09 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- Commitment will assist those most directly impacted by the
global health emergency, including health care workers and
vulnerable individuals
- Funding will aid countries in which UnitedHealth Group has a
major presence, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Ireland,
Peru, Philippines and Portugal
- $10 million in initial international support builds on
UnitedHealth Group’s initial $50 million commitment to address
COVID-19 in the United States
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will contribute an initial $10
million to fight the COVID-19 pandemic internationally in countries
where its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses operate, including
in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Ireland, Peru, Philippines and
Portugal. Consistent with the company’s efforts in the United
States, the funding will support those most directly impacted by
the public health emergency, including health care workers, seniors
and people experiencing food insecurity or homelessness, while also
expanding access to care in underserved communities.
“COVID-19 is a global health emergency and UnitedHealth Group is
committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of people around
the world,” said Dave Wichmann, chief executive officer of
UnitedHealth Group. “This additional investment of $10 million will
support that effort and builds on our commitment to deploy our
in-country resources, deep clinical expertise, and our
compassionate team to support those in need at this unprecedented
time.”
UnitedHealth Group has developed partnerships with leading
non-governmental organizations, universities and public health
systems in each country. The funding will provide vital support for
each country’s unique and most pressing needs, such as:
- Addressing food insecurity and funding health care and hygiene
supports for vulnerable individuals and families.
- Helping expand local health care system capacity to treat
COVID-19 patients through equipment, supplies and hospital
beds.
- Purchasing protective equipment and safety kits for health care
workers and other front-line responders.
“We are working across the international communities to make
resources available quickly and efficiently in an effort to fight
COVID-19 and provide support for those most impacted by this global
health crisis,” Wichmann said.
The details of the country-specific partnerships will be
announced in the coming weeks.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care
company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and
helping to make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides
health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which
provides information and technology-enabled health services. For
more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on
Twitter.
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