Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) are considered great healthcare stocks to hold for the long term because of their size, steady cash flow, and above-average dividends.

Neither stock has performed particularly well this year, with Johnson Johnson's shares down more than 9% in 2023 and UnitedHealth's shares down more than 7%. However, we're talking about these companies' long-term prospects. And if you're looking for steady revenue growth and total returns over the long haul, both fit the bill.

UnitedHealth is the nation's largest private health insurer, with more than 400,000 employees. It has increased revenue for 11 consecutive quarters and posted double-digit revenue growth in its past five quarters. On April 18, it reported first-quarter revenue of $91.8 billion, up 15% year over year, and net income of $8.1 billion, up 16% over the previous year.

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