The U.S. healthcare system is a behemoth -- in 2023, industrywide expenditures totaled $4.9 trillion, or $14,570 per American. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is at the industry's center. The healthcare insurance and services giant is one of the world's largest companies, generating over $389 billion in annual revenue.

Recently, UnitedHealth Group has been in the news after the CEO of the company's insurance segment was killed in New York City. The stock has declined over 15% since the tragedy in early December.

U.S. healthcare can be a controversial topic. Therefore, investors must respectfully look beyond the recent events and political controversy surrounding healthcare and focus on the facts and fundamentals of the business.

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