TechCrunch learned that UnitedHealth Group scrubbed most of its websites, which mentioned its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, including deleting blog posts and removing large sections from its website.
According to an archived copy of the UnitedHealth website, several of the company’s web pages are dedicated to DEI No more loading and Redirect now Go to “Page Not Found” error. Part of the Company Career Page There used to be Specialized parts specifically targeting diversity, equity and inclusion, and their diversity programs No more On the same live broadcast page. United Nations Health Deleted 2022 blog post Have a conversation with DEI Vice President.
It is unclear why UnitedHealth deletes pages and whether it represents a shift in eroticism or actual changes in its policies. UnitedHealth spokesman Tyler Mason did not return requests for comment Wednesday
Coincidence of Deleting Dei from UnitedHealth Website Extensive retreats were conducted from DEI policies and programs The pressure on the execution orders issued by the Trump administration for the DEI program is growing, according to household names and tech companies.
In February, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi instruct The Justice Department “Investigate, Eliminate and Punish” the DEI program, which is considered illegal among private sector companies that receive federal funds. Federal Court of Appeals temporarily allows Trump administration Press forwardAlthough the lower court ruled that the government’s efforts were illegal.
Several tech companies have scrubbed DEI from their websites, including Google and Openai.
TechCrunch saw UnitedHealth mention Dei’s page in real time throughout Wednesday morning. since Last year’s ransomware attack changes healthcareTechCrunch uses web monitors to automatically and constantly check for any changes to its website, such as updating its website Data Breach Notification.
When removing “Diverity, Fairness and Inclusion” from the UnitedHealth website menu, the company added a slim page with weaker language “Culture of belonging”, This lists previous mentions about the company’s diversity work on university campuses, recruitment diversity, and the company’s various employee resource groups.
