UnitedHealth Group Weekly Dose Podcast

The future of health care is constantly evolving. Get a pulse on what’s happening and where the industry is going.

Introducing The Weekly Dose

We're providing insights on the latest trends shaping the future of health care. Listen to subject matter experts from across the company provide their perspective and explain how we're helping to create a modern, high-performing health system — all in less than 15 minutes.

Note: Episodes below are only available to UnitedHealth Group employees at this time.

Episode Archive

DateEpisode
5/13/2021

Social Determinants of Health

Matt Palm, Director of Product, E&I Advocacy, UnitedHealthcare, explains the impact of social determinants of health.

5/6/2021

Integrating Medical and Specialty Benefits

Tom Wiffler, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits, explains the value of integrating medical and specialty benefits.

4/29/2021

Virtual Hearing Testing Amid the Pandemic

Audiologist Diane Nens, Senior Clinical Director, explains how virtual hearing testing helps during the pandemic.

4/22/2021

Life on the Front Lines of the Pandemic

Kaie Manor, RN, UHC Virginia Whole Person Care, Talks About Her Experience on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

4/8/2021

The Rising Demand for Behavioral Health Services

Rebecca Schechter, CEO of Optum Behavioral Services, explains the rising demand for behavioral health services.

4/1/2021

Optum Virtual Care Tackles Urgent Care and Beyond

Kristi Henderson explains the shifts in virtual care and how Optum Virtual Care is addressing urgent care needs.

3/25/2021

UnitedHealthcare Research: The 5 Costliest Chronic Conditions

Craig Kurtzweil, National Vice President, Data Analytics and Innovation UnitedHealthcare National Accounts, reveals new UnitedHealthcare research on the five costliest chronic conditions.

3/18/2021

How the COVID-19 Stimulus Package Impacts the Health Care Industry

Tricia Purdy, Senior Vice President, Head of External Affairs, UnitedHealth Group, explains the impact of the COVID-19 stimulus package on the health care industry.

3/11/2021

UnitedHealthcare's Role in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Part 3

In Part 3 of a three-part series examining how UnitedHealth Group is supporting the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Dr. Anne Docimo, explains UnitedHealthcaer's role.

3/4/2021

OptumRx's Role in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Part 2

Dr. Sumit Dutta explains how OptumRx supports UnitedHealth Group's efforts in the COVID-19 rollout.

2/25/2021

UHG's Role in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Part 1

In part one of a special three-part series examining UnitedHealth Group's role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Dr. Omar Baker, EVP, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation for OptumHealth and Chief Medical Officer, Health Services, gives an enterprise overview.

2/18/2021

Health Care Coverage and the ACA Exchanges

Matt Peterson provides an update on health care coverage and what's happening to the ACA exchanges.

2/11/2021

Digital Tools and the Health Care System

Phil McKoy, Digital Transformation Leader – CEO, Rally Health, explains how digital tools are changing the way consumers interact with the health care system.

2/4/2021

Cancer Care and Health Screenings Amid the Pandemic

Deneen Vojta, EVP for Global Research & Development at UnitedHealth Group and Chief Physician Executive for Optum Labs, discusses cancer care and health screenings amid the pandemic.

1/28/2021

ProtectWell and Digital Health Passports

Jeremy Schroetter, President & General Manager of ProtectWell at UnitedHealth Group, discusses ProtectWell and the future of digital health passports.

1/7/2021

Telehealth's Long-Term Outlook

Dr. Donna O’Shea, Chief Medical Officer of Population Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, discusses telehealth's long-term outlook.

12/17/2020

The Digital Pharmacy Landscape

John Prince, CEO of OptumRx, Surveys the Digital Pharmacy Landscape.

12/10/2020

Health Literacy's Impact

Lambert van der Walde, Executive Director, Center for Health Care Research, UnitedHealth Group, explains new research documenting the impact of health literacy on health care.

12/3/2020

Global Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson, Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President, UnitedHealthcare Global, explains the impact that global diversity and inclusion have on patients and health care.

11/26/2020

The Crisis in Eye Care

Dr. Scott Edmonds, Chief Eye Care Officer, UnitedHealthcare, explains why the pandemic is hurting our eyes – and what we can do about it.

11/12/2020

How Bind is Disrupting Health Insurance

Tony Miller, CEO of Bind, explains how “insurtech” startups like Bind are disrupting health insurance – and what sets Bind apart.

11/5/2020

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Health Care

Stephen Griffiths, SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Analytics at Optum, explains how artificial intelligence is transforming health care – and UnitedHealth Group's role in the revolution.

10/29/2020

The State of Medicaid

Tim Spilker, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community & State, discusses the state of Medicaid – why it’s growing, how it’s being affected by the pandemic, and UnitedHealthcare’s role in the program.

10/22/2020

Our Path Forward to Improved Access & Affordability

Tricia Purdy, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. External Affairs for UnitedHealth Group, explains why health care access and affordability are shifting in the United States – and our role in advocating for universal coverage.

10/15/2020

Home Health Care on the Rise

Patrick Conway, CEO of Care Solutions at Optum, explains why home health care is on the rise, where it could be headed, and highlights Enterprise solutions.

10/8/2020

Racial Inequities in Health Care

Mike Currie, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at UnitedHealth Group, discusses racial inequities in health care and what the health system can do to confront them.

10/1/2020

What's Next For Value-Based Care

Dr. Wyatt Decker, CEO of OptumHealth, discusses the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on value-based payments and how it could drive more providers to models that pay for quality over quantity.