UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was recognized today as one of America’s
most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual
initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment
to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do
business. Additionally, the company was ranked first in the Health Care
industry.
The survey was conducted by the National Conference on Citizenship
(NCoC) and Points of Light, the nation’s definitive experts on civic
engagement, and published by Bloomberg News.
“For the people of UnitedHealth Group, our business goals and social
mission are inextricably intertwined,” said Kate Rubin, vice president
of social responsibility, UnitedHealth Group, and president, United
Health Foundation. “To help people live healthier lives and to modernize
the health care system, we believe it is necessary to be active and
responsible citizens in our local communities and around the world.
We’re honored to receive this recognition for our work.”
Three key initiatives highlighted this year include:
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America’s Health Rankings®, which tracks the state of
the nation’s health by studying numerous health measures to compile a
comprehensive, state-by-state perspective. This annual assessment is
published jointly by United Health Foundation, American Public Health
Association and Partnership for Prevention. Visit
the America’s Health Rankings to learn more.
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Diverse Scholars Initiative, which supports hundreds of
minority students pursuing degrees in the health field. The goal of
the initiative is to increase the number of qualified, yet
under-represented, college graduates entering the health workforce. Visit
United Health Foundation to learn more.
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Volunteerism, which is a key component of bringing
UnitedHealth Group’s social responsibility goals and programs to life.
Last year, 86 percent of UnitedHealth Group employees around the world
volunteered in the communities where they live and work.
“The results of this year’s The Civic 50 survey show that
even the most civically engaged companies are doing more to make
community engagement a top priority and a permanent aspect of their
business strategy,” said Michael Weiser, chairman of the Board, National
Conference on Citizenship, and Neil Bush, chairman of the Board, Points
of Light, in a joint statement. “These 50 companies are showing others
in the private sector how to boost the bottom line and make the world a
better place.”
This year’s The Civic 50 applicants were evaluated and
accrued points based on several criteria, including: how much financial
and human resources are applied to civic improvement; whether internal
and external resources are activated to maximize community impact; how a
company’s community engagement activities support its business
interests; how broadly community engagement is supported and
institutionalized within a company’s policies, systems and incentives;
and how a company measures the social and business value of its
community engagement programs.
The Civic 50 was developed in partnership with a high-profile
working group of leading researchers and industry thought leaders.
Dozens of corporate advisers provided strategic guidance on the
program’s objectives, including defining indicators, developing
methodology, and identifying partners and participants. As a result of
this collaborative process, the initiative reflects leading insight and
thinking about how corporations can and should engage with communities
in a 21st century economy.
True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize
and measure their social and business value, administered the survey. A
cross-sector team of independent qualitative evaluators reviewed the
responses.
To learn more about The Civic 50 survey and the importance of
civic engagement in corporate America, visit www.Civic50.org.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health and well-being
company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making
health care work better. With headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn.,
UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two business platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health
care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which provides
information and technology-enabled health services. Through its
businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves more than 85 million people
worldwide. For more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com.
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