08:44 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) shareholders have proposed that the health insurance company report on "public health-related costs and macroeconomic risks" caused by practices that "limit or delay access to healthcare."

The shareholder proposal said the report should evaluate how the company's practices "impact access to healthcare and patient outcomes." It said the report should include how often authorization requirements or denials of coverage have led to a delay or abandonment of medical treatment, as well as serious adverse events for patients as a result.

"UNH has been in the media and legislative spotlight for some time given its market dominance, aggressive marketing of Medicare Advantage and questionable use of AI algorithms to deny care to patients," said Timnit Ghermay of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. "Our proposal suggests some introspection by UNH that will help the company and all its stakeholders thrive."

UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.