Valuing diversity and inclusion is not only a business imperative, it is often a medical imperative. Here are just a few of the solutions we’ve developed to meet the growing needs of an increasingly diverse culture.

More than 75,000 diverse employees serve our customers in 33 countries.

In 2007, our supplier diversity expenditures exceeded $130 million with more than $70 million in woman-owned businesses.

Through the United Health Foundation we spent more than $16.8 million in local communities.

UnitedHealth Group employees gave more than $9 million to local charities in 2007.

We provide more than 1.6 million Latinos access to a virtual network of Spanish-speaking physicians, facilities and plans.

Latino Health Solutions provides bilingual materials that address health issues of the Hispanic/Latino community, including healthy lifestyle.

Our Chinese customer phone service includes native-speaking representatives as well as a dedicated Asian website, UHCAsian.com.

A partnership of UnitedHealthcare and African American leaders is the first time a health company included the black medical community in product design.

Small African American-owned businesses grew 45%. More than four times the national rate for small businesses.

We identify opportunities for minority-owned businesses, women, small, veteran and businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones.

With state and local government agencies, minority business groups and advocacy organizations we identify suppliers and sourcing.

During the summer of 2008, UnitedHealth Group placed more than 56 diverse college interns in positions throughout our corporate headquarters.

This past year we signed landmark agreements to develop and offer new products, services and technologies which address the health and wellness needs of older consumers.

In 2007, we increased expenditures with diverse suppliers by 25% through our participation with state and local government agencies, minority business groups and advocacy organizations.