Exploring the spill over effects of Medicare Advantage risk payment arrangements
In a new peer-reviewed paper published in the American Journal of Managed Care, findings show traditional Medicare patients cared for by physician groups operating under accountable, value-based care arrangements with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have better health outcomes.
Optum Rx partnership with TennCare provides diapers in first-of-its-kind pharmacy benefit
As part of a recent partnership to support a healthy environment for growth and development for children in Tennessee, Optum Rx teamed with TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, to provide free diapers for Tennessee children through the pharmacy benefit.
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.
Florida A&M Optum Rx partnership focused on culturally relevant care
Students benefiting from the first year of Optum Rx’s scholarship program with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) – a historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida – say the program has enabled them to prioritize their work inside the classroom to help prepare for careers in pharmacy.
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.
Medicare Advantage value-based care demonstrates superior patient outcomes
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in value-based MA plans where doctors are accountable for the cost and quality of care experience better outcomes, according to peer-reviewed research.
When UnitedHealth Group set out to reimagine consumer benefits two years ago, we asked consumers what they wanted from a health plan now and in the future. Three out of four wished their health care experiences were more personalized, citing cost savings as the most critical factor.
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.
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.
Optum innovation can reduce median out-of-pocket costs to just $5 for specialty patients, helping to make medications more affordable and accessible
Optum Savings IQ™ enables automation of search and enrollment in financial assistance programs from all sources and helps to save patients more than $2,500 annually.
Tech advances improve risk assessment and breast cancer management
As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, clinicians should be cognizant of ways technology is enhancing our ability to assess patients’ risk of developing breast cancer, and to drive appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment earlier.
Optum Rx deepens support for independent pharmacies with a focus on better health outcomes, enhanced access in rural areas
Today, millions of Americans live miles away from access to their essential medications, while skyrocketing drug prices, set by manufacturers, are squeezing reimbursement pharmacists receive when dispensing a drug. Low-income communities disproportionately lack access to pharmacies due to transportation barriers, systemic inequalities and distance. As a result, individuals in these communities have a harder time adhering to medication schedules and experience wider health disparities.
A culture of care: United Health Foundation’s work to advance a diverse health workforce
The United Health Foundation's Diversity in Health Care Scholarship program provides scholarships to current and future health professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to make a difference in health care and improve their clinical skills and credentials
UnitedHealth Group’s Response to the Wall Street Journal
Setting the record straight on HouseCalls, Medicare Advantage and the demonstrably superior health outcomes and cost savings delivered to more than 33 million American seniors each year.
UnitedHealth Group latest housing investment aims to improve health for veterans
UnitedHealth Group has invested $25 million as part of an effort to advance health equity for veterans experiencing homelessness and low and middle-income individuals.
Health systems are increasingly moving toward value-based care, a model that prioritizes early intervention, rewards high-quality care, delivers better outcomes and drives lower costs. Caitlin Zulla, Optum Health East CEO, discussed what’s needed for a successful transition to value-based care at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Health Care Business Conference in Philadelphia earlier this year.
Revitalizing affordable, healthy housing in East Point, Georgia
UnitedHealth Group partnered with housing developer the Vecino Group, the National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT) and the East Point Housing Authority (EPHA) on the $24 million redevelopment of a property that has been closed since 2004 and now includes 88 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for families earning between $30,000 and $40,000 annually.
New: America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report reveals progress and ongoing challenges for older adults
The recently released 12th edition of the America’s Health Rankings® 2024 Senior Report provides a comprehensive view of the health of America’s older adults, capturing key trends, successes and challenges across 52 measures of health and well-being.
Optum Rx announces new pricing model to offer clients another transparent, predictable way to manage drug trend
Building upon Cost Made Clear payment solutions announced last year, Optum Rx continues to lead the industry with innovative, varied solutions that support demand for transparency and choice while addressing rising drug trend.
UnitedHealth Group releases 2023 Sustainability Report
UnitedHealth Group, in its newly released 2023 Sustainability Report, details progress in helping people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
United Health Foundation partners with Native American Connections to increase health care access
The three-year, $2 million grant partnership will provide integrated behavioral health and primary care for Native Americans and underserved individuals and families living in Phoenix, Arizona.
UnitedHealth Group launches new renewable energy investments to support emissions reduction targets
UnitedHealth Group is advancing a sustainable future through two new renewable energy initiatives: a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Ørsted and a separate investment in a renewable solar project owned by Swift Current Energy
Optum Rx community and independent initiatives support patients and pharmacists
Recently launched initiatives by Optum Rx enable more than 26,000 in-network community and independent pharmacies with expanded support to strengthen access to care and improve outcomes for the patients they serve
America’s Health Rankings 2023 annual report: Chronic conditions on the rise
Just released, the America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report shows eight chronic conditions have reached the highest prevalence in the report’s history. These include arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression and diabetes.
Partnership with Children’s Minnesota uses data to address flu vaccination disparities
Enabled by a $3 million grant partnership with the United Health Foundation, Children’s Minnesota has taken a data-driven approach to reduce flu vaccination disparities among thousands of underserved kids in the Twin Cities.
United Health Foundation donations to help provide humanitarian relief to civilians in Israel and Gaza
In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, is donating $1 million to Save the Children and Direct Relief to help with urgent needs such as food, water and medical supplies in Israel and Gaza.
'Barbershop Bashes' help reduce health disparities through cancer screening
Isiah Skinner Jr., owner of Skinner’s Barbershop in Morgan City, La., has been hosting annual Barbershop Bash events since 2013 as a way for men to receive free, preventive cancer screenings and education.
New America’s Health Rankings report: Rising maternal mortality, mental health challenges among women
This year’s report builds on the America’s Health Rankings platform’s longstanding commitment to better understand the comprehensive health and well-being of women and children by analyzing the latest data on 122 measures from 34 distinct data sources.
Fairview Community Health & Wellness Hub celebrates first year of service
UnitedHealthcare and Fairview celebrated their one-year anniversary of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, a partnership between the two organizations that was announced in August 2022 to target health disparities and remove barriers to care and wellness.
Deploying technology to address America’s mental health and clinician burnout crisis
At the recent Aspen Ideas Health event in Colorado, Optum Health Chief Nursing Officer Kristy Duffey shared ways UnitedHealth Group is using technology to increase access to mental health care for patients and reduce workplace stress for clinicians.
Optum Rx scholarship fund helps support underrepresented pharmacy students at Florida A&M University
Representation of minorities among pharmacy professions is lacking, with access to funding for graduate pharmacy programs among the top barriers contributing to low numbers of underrepresented students enrolled in pharmacy schools.
New data brief highlights mental and behavioral health disparities
As communities across the country recover from the health effects of the pandemic, individuals are feeling the impact of mental and behavioral health challenges.