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Rally Health Earns HITRUST CSF Certification for Meeting Regulatory and Industry-Defined Requirements for Safeguarding Protected Health Information
Digital health company Rally Health, Inc., part of health services leader Optum, announced today that its Rally® consumer digital health platform and entire portfolio of solutions have achieved HITRUST CSF® Certification, a distinction awarded by HITRUST,® a leading data protection standards development and certification organization, to recognize health solutions that have passed a rigorous security evaluation and have met key regulations and industry requirements related to safeguarding protected health information (PHI).
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United Health Foundation Commits $2.5 Million to Establish Behavioral Health Crisis Team in Children’s Wisconsin Emergency Department
The United Health Foundation has awarded Children’s Wisconsin a three-year, $2.5 million grant to establish a crisis response team in the emergency department (ED) available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for children with mental and behavioral health needs.
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Study Finds Seniors with COVID-19 Taking Hypertension Medication at Lower Risk of Hospitalization, Clinical Trial to Follow Immediately
A study completed by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) with the Yale School of Medicine found that older COVID-19 patients with hypertension taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors had a lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
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UnitedHealth Group-Sponsored Charity Golf Match Raises Millions for American Nurses Foundation and CDC Foundation to Support COVID-19 Response
The TaylorMade Driving Relief charity golf match, supported by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), raised more than $5.5 million for COVID-19 relief efforts, led by UnitedHealth Group’s $3 million contribution to benefit the American Nurses Foundation and CDC Foundation, two organizations helping to lead COVID-19 relief efforts.
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UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft Collaborate to Launch ProtectWell Protocol and App to Support Return-to-Workplace Planning and COVID-19 Symptom Screening
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to launch ProtectWell, an innovative return-to-workplace protocol that enables employers to bring employees back to work in a safer environment.
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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio Awarded NCQA Distinction in Multicultural Health Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio with its Distinction in Multicultural Health Care award for delivery of culturally appropriate and quality improvement interventions serving diverse populations.
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UnitedHealthcare and GlassesUSA.com’s New Network Relationship Gives People Online Access to Affordable, Designer Prescription Eyewear
People enrolled in UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual vision plans now have network access to GlassesUSA.com, giving more than 19 million Americans online access to order prescription glasses and sunglasses for little or no out-of-pocket costs.
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United Health Foundation Donates $750,000 to Support Pennsylvania’s Home Care, Home Health and Hospice Workers Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has donated $750,000 to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and support for frontline health care workers fighting COVID-19 and the vulnerable populations they serve in Pennsylvania.
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Optum Offers Free Online Wellness Program to Help Older Adults Stay Healthy and Active During COVID-19 Pandemic
Optum, a leading health services company, launched the Virtual Community Center wellness program to give older adults across the country free access to online exercise, nutrition and mental health classes geared for their age group.
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Optum Helping People Stay Connected with Needed Behavioral Health Support During COVID-19
Optum continues to respond to the need by significantly expanding the availability of telehealth visits, including growing the number of providers available to see patients virtually.
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UnitedHealth Group Provides Over $1.5 Billion of Additional Support in Response to Covid-19 Challenges
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is taking additional action to directly support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing over $1.5 billion of additional support for its customers.
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United Health Foundation Donates $500,000 to University of Chicago Medicine to Support Expanded COVID-19 Testing in Underserved Communities
The United Health Foundation is donating $500,000 to the University of Chicago Medicine to support expanded COVID-19 testing for underserved communities.
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United Health Foundation Donates $500,000 to Support Behavioral Health Needs of Colorado Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) to address the behavioral health needs of Colorado residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UnitedHealth Group, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota Work to Deploy 3,000 Emergency Ventilator Alternative Devices
UnitedHealth Group is collaborating with Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota to deploy 3,000 newly invented “light” ventilators to address the limited stock of critical breathing support equipment in response to COVID-19.
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United Health Foundation Joins Forces with AARP Foundation in $5 Million Initiative to Support Seniors Experiencing Isolation, Food Insecurity, During COVID-19 Crisis
The United Health Foundation is teaming up with AARP Foundation to support older Americans during the COVID-19 emergency.
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UnitedHealth Group Donates $5 Million to Support National Program to Develop Convalescent Plasma Treatments for COVID-19
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will donate $5 million to support a federally sponsored program aimed at accelerating and expanding the availability of investigational convalescent plasma treatments for COVID-19 patients nationwide.
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United Health Foundation Launches $5 Million in National Partnerships to Support Frontline Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation is partnering with the CDC Foundation, Direct Relief and the American Nurses Foundation to support the nation’s health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
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New Study Shows Effectiveness of Polyester Swabs and Saline Transportation for COVID-19 Testing, Improving Testing Efficiency and Flexibility, and Protecting Health Care Workers
A study led by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Research & Development and The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, revealed alternative swab materials and commonly available saline are effective for COVID-19 testing, providing more options for sample collection.
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Sanvello Offers Free Clinician Dashboard to Mental Health Professionals to Support COVID-19 Response
Sanvello Health, Inc., a leading provider of digital and tele-mental health solutions to individuals, businesses and health care professionals, today announced free access to its clinician dashboard, Sanvello for Clinicians, to all U.S. mental health professionals to support their work with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic for the duration of the crisis.
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UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter Results
During the first quarter of 2020, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH)
responded to the COVID-19 global health crisis, rapidly redirecting its business efforts to provide a broad range of critical support to patients, customers, care providers and communities, while maintaining full employment for its team
members.
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Sir Andrew Witty to Take Leave of Absence from UnitedHealth Group to Co-Lead World Health Organization Efforts to Accelerate a COVID-19 Vaccine
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced that Sir Andrew Witty, president of UnitedHealth Group and CEO of Optum, has been asked to co-lead a global effort of the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with key stakeholders, to accelerate the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $250,000 to Support Vulnerable Michigan Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed $250,000 to provide urgent assistance to Michigan residents experiencing food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable Los Angeles County Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed $1 million to provide urgent assistance to Los Angeles County residents experiencing homelessness as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Health Foundation Launches Partnerships to Support Communities Hard Hit by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The United Health Foundation has provided nearly $6 million to support 10 partnerships in communities hard hit by COVID-19.
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UnitedHealth Group Honored to Assist the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Under the CARES Act
UnitedHealth Group is honored to have been asked to assist the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in distributing, as directed by the Department, an initial $30 billion in emergency funding to health care providers seeking assistance under the CARES Act. This effort is vital to maintaining the health and readiness of the U.S. health care system, and we’re pleased to have the opportunity to support it.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable New York Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
Partnerships with Food Bank For New York City and Care For the Homeless are part of initial $50 million commitment from UnitedHealth Group to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities
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United Health Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Support Vulnerable Louisiana Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide urgent assistance to Louisiana residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable Seattle Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed $1 million to provide urgent assistance to Seattle residents experiencing homelessness as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable Florida Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed
$1 million to provide urgent assistance to Florida residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable New Jersey Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has committed
$1 million to provide urgent assistance to New Jersey residents experiencing food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UnitedHealth Group Commits Additional $10 Million for COVID-19 International Response
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will contribute an initial $10 million to fight the COVID-19 pandemic internationally in countries where its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses operate, including in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Ireland, Peru, Philippines and Portugal.
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UnitedHealthcare, Optum Turn Cafeteria Into Meal-Prep Base for Hartford Residents in Need
UnitedHealthcare of New England and
Optum reallocate their campus cafeteria staff to provide up to 11,200 meals each week, at least for the next seven weeks.
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UnitedHealth Group Accelerates Nearly $2 Billion in Payments and Support to Health Care Providers to Help with COVID-19 Financial Challenges
UnitedHealth Group, through UnitedHealthcare and Optum, has announced it is taking steps immediately to accelerate payments and other financial support to health care providers in the U.S. to help address the short-term financial pressure caused by the COVID-19 emergency.
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UnitedHealthcare Turns Cafeteria Into Meal-Prep Base For Greensboro Residents in Need
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Health Plan of Nevada and Southwest Medical Associates Turn Headquarters Cafeteria into Meal Prep Base for Those in Need
Thousands of Las Vegas area homeless will have access to healthy meals, as UnitedHealth Group’s Southern Nevada-based companies reallocate their campus cafeteria staff to provide 10,500 meals each week
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United Health Foundation Supports Americans Experiencing Homelessness and Food Insecurity Amid COVID-19 Emergency
The United Health Foundation has pledged $5 million to provide urgent support for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as they face unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UnitedHealth Group Leads Meal-Prep Effort for Twin Cities Residents in Need
Thousands of Twin Cities families will have access to free and healthy food, as UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) leads an effort to create and provide 21,000 meals each week, for the next eight-plus weeks.
