UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is facing a wave of challenges, with little room to catch a break. The latest blow? A criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud was reported by the Wall Street Journal. This comes on the heels of a disappointing first-quarter performance, where the company missed both earnings and revenue estimates. Rising costs, primarily tied to Medicare Advantage plans and the Optum health services segment, and higher utilization trends, are weighing heavily on margins.In a ...

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage On GoHealth Inc. (GOCO) 2025 Q1May 14, 2025 4:36 PM EDT | Source: Reportable, Inc.Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2025) - GoHealth Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO): Stonegate Capital Partners updates their coverage on GoHealth Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO). GoHealth, Inc. delivered a strong first quarter in 2025, highlighted by substantial revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Net revenues surged 19.1% year-over-year to $221.0M, driven by a 40.2% increase i ...

CVS Health (CVS) shares have rallied nearly 38% so far this month, driven by the company’s stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results. Despite concerns over the company’s decision to implement widespread store closures due to new Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) reform legislation, market sentiment remains positive. Investors are encouraged by the robust performance of CVS Health Care Benefits segment, which benefited from favorable prior-year development and improved Medicare performance. The margi ...

Stryker (SYK) FY 2025 Annual General Meeting May 08, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to Stryker's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This meeting is being recorded. Before we begin, I would like to remind you that the discussions during the meeting will include forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the company's most recent filings with the SEC. Also, the discussions will include certain non GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations to the mo ...

New data, published in JMIR, demonstrates the value of personalized messaging encouraging flu vaccinations in Dario members with diabetes NEW YORK, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leader in the global digital health market, announced today new research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research ("JMIR") demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized digital health interventions to drive flu vaccine awareness in Dario members living with ...

Group 1 - Dawn Health has secured EUR 11.5 million in funding from existing investors to scale its platform and product suite for next-generation pharmaceutical digital health solutions [1] - The company has developed a platform tailored for the pharmaceutical industry, which has been adopted by major players like Merck and Novartis [2] - The Dawn Platform enhances patient care and outcomes through advanced capabilities in AI, data analytics, and clinical integrations, supporting therapy companions and disease management programs [3] Group 2 - The CEO of Dawn Health emphasized the ambition to lead in digital health and improve patient lives globally, with the new funding aimed at expanding market reach [4] - Since a major investment in December 2021, Dawn Health has significantly increased its revenue and workforce, now employing over 100 people [5] - Dawn Health specializes in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Digital Therapeutics (DTx), focusing on chronic conditions and patient-centric solutions [6]

SAN FRANCISCO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC), a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue of $158.7 million, a 20.3% increase compared to first quarter 2024Gross margin of 68.8%, a 250-basis point increase compared to first quarter 2024Unrestricted cash, cash equivale ...

Acquisition supports Resmed’s growth in virtual care, expands access to diagnosis, and enhances the digital experience for patients and providersSAN DIEGO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced it has acquired VirtuOx, a leading independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) for sleep, respiratory, and cardiac conditions. The acquisition reflects Resmed’s commitment to ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's net sales for Q1 2025 were $1.2 billion, down 3.4% compared to Q1 2024, but showed a constant currency growth of 1.4% year over year [10][27] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $165 million, exceeding guidance, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 13.5%, up 260 basis points year over year [28] - The total leverage ratio was reduced to three times as of March 31, achieving the target set for the end of 2025 nine months ahead of schedule [11][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of new distributors joining Herbalife worldwide increased by 16% year over year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of new distributor growth [12] - The company reported a gross profit margin improvement to 78.3%, up 80 basis points compared to Q1 2024, driven by pricing actions and reduced input costs [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Latin America, net sales were down 4% on a reported basis but up 11% on a local currency basis, with a 4% increase in volumes [33] - EMEA net sales were down 2% year over year on a reported basis, while up 3% on a local currency basis, with a 5% decline in volume [34] - North America saw a 4% decrease in net sales year over year, primarily due to an 8% reduction in volumes [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to lead in the health and wellness economy by leveraging its distributor network and enhancing its product offerings through technology and personalization [7][8] - Recent acquisitions of Protocol Health, Pruvit Ventures, and Link Biosciences are intended to strengthen the company's position in personalized health solutions [13][21] - The focus will be on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth rather than just short-term gains [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's ability to adapt to changing consumer expectations and the gig economy, viewing these changes as opportunities for growth [6][8] - The company expects FX to remain a significant headwind for the remainder of 2025, impacting both net sales and adjusted EBITDA [40][43] - The outlook for Q2 2025 includes expected net sales to range from down 3.5% to up 0.5% year over year, with a constant currency basis expectation of down 0.5% to up 3.5% [41][44] Other Important Information - The company plans to launch a beta version of the Protocol platform in July 2025, with a commercial release planned for Q4 2025 [17][18] - The total cash consideration paid for recent acquisitions was $25.5 million, with contingent payments of up to $5 million based on successful launches [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on the monetization strategy of Protocol? - Management indicated that it is early to discuss ROI, but the digital platform aims to support product consumption and distributor engagement [47][50] Question: What is driving the sequential decline in distributor KPIs in North America? - Management noted that the quarter started strong but faced challenges in February, with expectations for improvement in Q2 [61][63] Question: Why was the constant currency sales guidance for 2025 reduced? - The reduction was primarily due to rolling in Q1 trends, with some weakness noted in Asia Pacific and cautious expectations for China [66][67] Question: What are the intentions for Link Biosciences? - The company aims to target both athletes and a more general audience, focusing on hyper-customization in health products [71][75] Question: Is there any additional CapEx associated with the recently acquired assets? - Management confirmed that the CapEx guidance was lowered due to underspending in Q1, but future months will include necessary expenditures for the acquisitions [92][93]

Virtual healthcare services, or telehealth, are rapidly becoming a standard of care in the expanding digital healthcare space. This is bringing a new class of tech-driven innovators to the forefront. Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) and Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC) stand out as emerging players in the rapidly evolving digital health space, providing remote consultations and health management solutions to consumers.Hims & Hers is a consumer-first platform transforming the way customers fulfill their health and ...