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ArticleOptum Rx removes reauthorization requirements for an additional 60-plus drugsArticleHow clinical decision support tools can help redefine patient careIn a recently published article, Dr. McKinley Glover IV, vice president of clinical decision support at Optum Insight, shares the importance of technology to the shift toward value-based care.ArticleUnitedHealth Group’s affordable housing investments surpass $1.2BUnitedHealth Group has now invested more than $1.2 billion in affordable housing and mixed-income housing developments since 2011, continuing its commitment to address social drivers of health.ArticleMail order pharmacies lead to improved clinical outcomes and cost savingsHealth care is changing to keep up with what people need and want. Here’s how Optum® Home Delivery Pharmacy offers convenience and saves money for patients.ArticleStudy: Medicare Advantage enrollees see superior health outcomes under fully accountable care modelsA new peer-reviewed paper published in the American Journal of Managed Care shows Medicare Advantage enrollees whose physicians were under fully accountable models have dramatically better health outcomes than patients enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, even when cared for by the same physicians.ArticleAchieving superior patient outcomes through personalized patient care and clinical excellenceWith dedication, expertise and compassion at the forefront of everything they do, Optum Infusion’s 800+ nurses make a profound impact on the lives of those they serve.ArticleAmerica’s Health Rankings® 2025 Senior Report reveals improvements and challenges for older adultsThe America’s Health Rankings® 2025 Senior Report examines 55 measures of health, drawn from 24 distinct data sources to present a comprehensive overview of the health and well-being of the nation’s older adults in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.ArticleUnited Health Foundation partners with Cherokee Health Systems to improve access to health care in rural areasAs part of our commitment to improve health outcomes, the United Health Foundation has partnered with Cherokee Health Systems to expand and enhance a prescription delivery program.ArticleUnited Health Foundation announces $7 million in grants to improve maternal and infant health outcomesThe United Health Foundation announced more than $7 million in new grant partnerships to increase access to maternal and infant health care, address gaps in care for women and children, and to grow and support the doula workforce in Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico and Wisconsin.ArticleProviding a differentiated pharmacy experience through patient-centered careAt Genoa Healthcare and PharmScript, part of Optum Rx, pharmacists are a critical part of the care team who work hand-in-hand with providers to deliver high-quality, convenient patient-centered care.ArticleExploring the spillover effects of Medicare Advantage risk payment arrangementsIn 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.ArticleOptum Rx partnership with TennCare provides diapers in first-of-its-kind pharmacy benefitAs 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.ArticleClinically led services, support and access to medications help those with rare conditionsOptum 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.ArticleFlorida A&M Optum Rx partnership focused on culturally relevant careStudents 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.ArticleOptum Health primary care practices outperform competitors when treating Medicare Advantage patientsMedicare 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.ArticleMedicare Advantage value-based care demonstrates superior patient outcomesMedicare 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.VideoSurest: The evolution of health benefitsWhen 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.VideoValue-based care: Putting the patient firstValue-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.VideoIn-home care: Meeting patients where they areToday, 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.ArticleOptum innovation can reduce median out-of-pocket costs to just $5 for specialty patients, helping to make medications more affordable and accessibleOptum 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.ArticleTech advances improve risk assessment and breast cancer managementAs 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.ArticleOptum Rx deepens support for independent pharmacies with a focus on better health outcomes, enhanced access in rural areasToday, 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.ArticleOptum Rx automates prior authorization process for prescription drugs to improve the patient and provider experienceOptum Rx PreCheck Prior Authorization reduces physician administrative burden and expedites prior authorization approvalsReport Article ArticleNew America’s Health Rankings report highlights challenges and positive trends in women and children’s healthArticleUnited Health Foundation partners with Community of Hope to improve chronic disease outcomes in Washington, D.C.ArticleA culture of care: United Health Foundation’s work to advance a diverse health workforceThe 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 credentialsArticleNew America’s Health Rankings data brief highlights maternal and infant health disparitiesHealthy women and children are the foundation of communities across the country – and it is critical to understand the disparities they face.Press Release Article Article ArticleUnitedHealth Group’s Response to the Wall Street JournalSetting 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.ArticlePutting patients at the center of careHealth 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.ArticleRevitalizing affordable, healthy housing in East Point, GeorgiaUnitedHealth 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.Research ResearchNew: America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report reveals progress and ongoing challenges for older adultsThe 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.ArticleOptum Rx announces new pricing model to offer clients another transparent, predictable way to manage drug trendBuilding 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.ArticleUnitedHealth Group releases 2023 Sustainability ReportUnitedHealth 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.ArticleUnitedHealth Group’s affordable housing investments surpass $1BUnitedHealth Group has invested more than $1 billion in affordable housing, a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing health equity.ArticleUnited Health Foundation and The Arc partner to expand mental health support for people with intellectual and development disabilitiesArticleUnited Health Foundation partners with Native American Connections to increase health care accessThe 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.ArticleUnitedHealth Group launches new renewable energy investments to support emissions reduction targetsUnitedHealth 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 EnergyArticleOptum Rx community and independent initiatives support patients and pharmacistsRecently 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 serveResearch ResearchAmerica’s Health Rankings 2023 annual report: Chronic conditions on the riseJust 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.ArticlePartnership with Children’s Minnesota uses data to address flu vaccination disparitiesEnabled 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.