Nation’s biggest health insurer wades into the ‘Medicare for all’ fight

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Nation’s biggest health insurer wades into the ‘Medicare for all’ fight
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UnitedHealth Group Inc., the United States’ biggest health insurer, sharply criticized the “Medicare for all” proposals being debated by Democrats — wading into a heated political debate.

UnitedHealth Group Inc., the United States’ biggest health insurer, sharply criticized the “Medicare for all” proposals being debated by Democrats — wading into a heated political debate that’s likely to dominate the 2020 presidential race and the conversation about the future of private health plans in America.

On Tuesday, UnitedHealth shares reversed their gains in pre-market trading after the company reported positive earnings. The shares were down 5.1% at $218.51 as of 11:40 a.m. Pacific time. Sanders discussed his plans at Fox News town hall in Bethlehem, Pa., on Monday night. Fox anchor Bret Baier asked the audience at the event to raise their hands if they had private health insurance from an employer.

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