Federal government news
Traci Padgett from Optum Serve Consulting has been awarded the prestigious 2025 FORUM IMPACT Women in Leadership Award. This esteemed honor recognizes women who drive meaningful change through mission-focused leadership, mentorship and innovation in federal technology programs.
Amanda Warfield from Optum Serve Strategic Initiatives and Lisa Rosenthal from Optum Serve Civil Health Business Development have been announced as 2026 Engage Federal Health 150 honorees. This recognition honors a distinguished group of technology and business consulting professionals who are poised to advance the critical missions of federal health agencies. Learn more about the award and other recipients here.
Optum Health Care Solutions has been awarded the Global Nurse Advice Line (GNAL) contract for another 6-month base period with four 3-month options periods. This contract provides access to telehealth registered nurses for triage services, self-care advice and general inquiries 24/7. Go here to learn more.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a 5-year contract to Optimal Link, LLC, a joint venture between Optum Serve Technology Services and Missing Link Security (MLS). Optimal Link will support the Head Start program's data and monitoring needs by applying the expertise of Optum Serve Consulting/The Lewin Group, which has worked with OHS for 23 years. Congratulations to Optimal Link on their first prime contract win.
In partnership with UnitedHealthcare Community & State, Optum Serve is proud to launch the Kentucky Mammography Support Initiative. This program is designed to improve access to breast cancer screenings in underserved rural communities across Kentucky.
This fall, we've collaborated with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural clinics to bring mobile mammography services directly to patients. The Optum Serve mobile unit will provide on-site screenings, staffed by trained technicians, with radiologist interpretations sent directly to UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
With 28 stops scheduled, this initiative aligns with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and reflects our commitment to closing care gaps and expanding mobile preventive services.
Congratulations to Rios Partners on being awarded a seat on the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0 contract vehicle. Optum Serve is proud to bring forward our care delivery, transformation, analytics and informatics expertise as a part of this team as a subcontractor, supporting the VHA's mission to modernize and transform healthcare delivery for Veterans.
This significant milestone reflects our commitment to supporting Veteran-centric health care transformation initiatives. We're looking forward to collaborating with Rios Partners and the VHA to drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.
Federal government events
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K is a nationwide movement to honor and empower wounded Veterans through action. Participants walk, jog, or run in city events or virtually—each step supporting programs that uplift warriors and their families. Whether carrying a flag, weight, or teammate, every stride helps carry the mission forward. Learn more about the WWP Carry Forward 5K.