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UnitedHealth Stock Drops 17% As the Company Is Under Criminal Probe for Possible Medicare Fraud

UnitedHealth appoints new CEO and adjusts salary, triggers stock price plunge

UnitedHealth has named new CEO Stephen Hemsley with a base annual salary of $1 million, replacing predecessor Andrew Witty. Hemsley will also receive an equity award. The board of directors of the company approved this remuneration package. On May 14, UnitedHealth's stock price fell 5.19% in after-hours trading. The sudden departure of the CEO caused market concerns, and investors paid attention to the company's future development.

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