Jan 27 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth (UNH) on Tuesday forecast 2026 adjusted profit slightly above analysts' estimates, in a sign that medical cost-control measures under CEO Stephen ​Hemsley were beginning to reap results. Hemsley, who returned as CEO in May to restore ‌investor and consumer trust in the healthcare behemoth, has been working to steer the company out of a ‌difficult period that included the murder of a top executive, a surge in medical costs, a federal probe, and Americans' anger at insurance ...

Group 1 - The healthcare sector is experiencing significant selling pressure this year due to rising medical costs, particularly within the Medicare/Medicaid system [1] - The current administration is focused on reducing costs and spending in the healthcare sector, which has turned it into a political issue [1] Group 2 - Cigna is mentioned in the context of the healthcare sector's challenges, although specific details about the company are not provided [1]