The Hemsley Turnaround — 2025–2026 Reorientation

In May 2025, Stephen Hemsley returned as CEO of UnitedHealth Group after Andrew Witty stepped down. Within weeks he told shareholders, "Clearly, we have gotten things wrong." Knowing what the turnaround actually looks like — what's being shrunk, what's being grown, what AI is replacing, and where the cultural shift is going — is what separates a candidate who's "interested in healthcare" from a candidate who has done their homework. This module gives you the timeline, the strategic moves, and the exact language to use when discussing the company's direction.