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Optum Health primary care practices outperform competitors when treating Medicare Advantage patients
Medicare Advantage patients visiting an Optum Health primary care practice with employed physicians receive better care at a lower total cost than those who visit hospital-based and physician-owned practices, according to new research from UnitedHealth Group.
Value-based care: Putting the patient first
Value-based care is a UnitedHealth Group ambition grounded in our ability to create connections across care delivery, technology, pharmacy, benefits and financial services – centered around the patient and provider.
In-home care: Meeting patients where they are
Today, nearly half of the 13 million people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are not in good health. The home is becoming an optimal setting for delivering value-based care, especially for patients who are most in need and have limited access to care.