The conclusion may seem obvious, but Medicaid has received its fair share of criticism over the years.

The plaintiff states will divide the settlement funds. California, Connecticut, New York, Georgia and the District of Columbia were among the states that challenged the proposed $54 billion tie-up.

UnitedHealth is betting that controlling many doctors can provide patients better care at a lower cost.

Over half of preretirees surveyed describe their primary investment strategy as focused on growth.