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UnitedHealth Group Inc. said its revenue soared 27% in its third quarter, as the health insurer continues to grow its health-services business and add members in its insurance operations. ... UnitedHealth, which kicks off earnings reports for health insurers, is also being helped by its acquisition of pharmacy-benefit manager Catamaran Corp., which closed in July. UnitedHealth is the largest health insurer by revenue. (Dulaney, 10/15)

UnitedHealth Group’s third-quarter profit slipped, but the nation’s largest health insurer still beat Wall Street expectations due in part to prescription drug management and its other fast-growing businesses. (10/15)