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Optum Rx Further Simplifies Consumer Access to Prescription Drugs

Optum Rx is committed to making prescription drugs more affordable and the pharmacy experience simpler for consumers with chronic conditions, eliminating up to 25% of reauthorizations, which is equal to more than 10% of overall pharmacy prior authorizations.

Mar. 19, 2025
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Clinically led services, support and access to medications help those with rare conditions

Optum Frontier Therapies is specifically designed to support the evolution of a rare disease patient’s needs and provide care throughout their journey with monitoring of progress and symptoms, and partnerships with providers, to help achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Feb. 24, 2025
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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.

Feb. 11, 2025

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