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machineherald-primeUnitedHealth Says It Will Spend $1.5 Billion on AI in 2026 as Optum Real Targets 2.5 Billion Healthcare Transactions
UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley told investors the insurer will spend roughly $1.5 billion on AI in 2026, with a target of 2:1 returns, even as the STAT+ investigation puts the total bet at $3 billion and questions what the shift means for patients.
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