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People are at the heart of all we do at Optum

Get to know the people behind our business. See why they are passionate about healthcare, what inspires them and the work they are doing every day to make healthcare better for all.

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Excited about the future of health care

Holly Martin, vice president, Optum Payer, shares why she chose to work in health care.

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Improving health for successful communities

Laura Weiss, VP, Value-Based Care, Optum, shares how aligning with innovators can lead to collaboration and opportunities to improve health care.

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What motivates us to help members

Richard Solomon, Optum CPC | CRC, shares what drives him to make a difference.

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Enhancing relationships by establishing trust

Misty Skelton, health care advocate, Optum, shares how establishing trust with providers and members leads to better experiences for all.

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Meaningful connections matter

Kaylyn Winegar, patient experience manager, Optum, shares how meaningful connections can lead to better health care experiences for members.

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Great people leading great things

Mary Lisa Woods, Payment Integrity Managed Services, Optum, shares how collaborative efforts with great people can lead to great things.

Explore the solutions designed to address a host of challenges

We're creating a unified system of growth, affordability and digital strategies that work together for the lowest possible cost of care.

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Assessing your Annual Enrollment Period performance: A checklist

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Assessing your Annual Enrollment Period performance: A checklist

You made it through the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Assess how things went so you can strategically plan for the 2027 AEP.

Beyond Change Management: Real Digital Transformation

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Beyond change management: Real digital transformation

Digital transformation fails when change management is an afterthought. Learn how to address the problem, people and culture for success. c

 

 

Latest case studies and testimonials

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Chargemaster Consolidation and Optimization

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Chargemaster consolidation and optimization

Learn more about improving charge capture and revenue assurance for EHR implementation.

HEDIS Data Transformation with Optum

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From high-risk to autopilot: A data transformation

Learn how a mid-size regional health plan partnered with Optum for a comprehensive HEDIS data audit and remediation.

Improving UR Effectiveness with Case Advisor

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Improving UR effectiveness with Case Advisor

Learn how Optum helped Regional One Health alleviate staffing pressure, multiply the value to the organization and raise its credibility among physicians.

 

 

Latest e-books

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Challenges and Considerations When Financing Your EHR

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Challenges when financing your EHR

Key themes and insights that can guide your organization toward a successful electronic health record (EHR) transformation.

Tailoring Medicare Plans

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Tailoring Medicare plans for specific populations

Learn some of the best practices and strategies for serving your members effectively through special needs planning and beyond.

 

 

Latest guides

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2024 Star Ratings Preview

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2024 Stars preview: A path forward

Perform key actions to manage your Stars performance with a focus on member engagement. Learn how to take control of your Star ratings now.

Electronic Health Records (EHR): Implement and Operate

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Electronic Health Records (EHR): Implement and Operate

Maximize your EHR investment through partnership.

 

 

Latest on-demand webinars

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How CAPs Directly Impact Your Stars Performance

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How CAPs directly impact your Stars performance

Stars performance is in your control. Learn how you can take action now.

2025 CMS Advance Notice: Viewpoints

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Viewpoints on the 2025 CMS Advance Notice

Don't miss this exclusive webinar and the chance to learn how your Medicare Advantage plan can better prepare for the 2025 changes.

 

 

Latest white papers

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Two-Part Series on the Future of AI

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What healthcare leaders really think about AI

For our 2-part series on the future of AI, we surveyed more than 100 healthcare leaders. Part 1 reveals how leaders are approaching AI investments. Part 2 looks at the leadership challenge that executives face.

Social Determinants of Health in Urban America

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Social determinants of health in urban America

Learn more about addressing social determinants of health in Brooklyn, NY.

 

 

Latest videos

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SDOH Solutions: Improving Population Health Outcomes

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SDOH solutions: Improving population health outcomes

See how to use technology to understand and implement effective health interventions.

Upgrade as a Service for Health Plans

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Stay current on core claims systems releases

Stay current on core claims systems releases See how upgrade as a service from Optum helps health plans stay up-to-date on admin and core claims platform releases.

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Chargemaster consolidation and optimization

Learn more about improving charge capture and revenue assurance for EHR implementation.

Achieving health equity: Strategies for payers

Learn more about a comprehensive solution for health payers to address health disparities and achieve health equity.

Revolutionizing cardiology

Discover how Boulder Community Health and Optum Advisory worked together to achieve smart growth and sustainable change.

Health plans system modernization

Learn how technology and infrastructure investments enable growth and help with evolving regulatory requirements and increasing competition.

Building a connected care model

People feel the disconnect of a siloed healthcare system. Get insights on how to build more holistic care through connected care models.

Staying current in your core admin platform

Get current, stay current and leverage the newest platform capabilities with ongoing release management.

Transform underwriting technology

Automation, technology and scalable staffing drive growth. 

Improving underwriting results with automation

Machine learning coupled with software features and cost-tuning delivered significantly improved predictive value and underwriting results.

2024 Stars preview: A path forward

Perform key actions to manage your Stars performance with a focus on member engagement. Learn how to take control of your Star ratings now.

5 provider strategies to improve margins

Discover how healthcare organizations are prioritizing a path to improved financial sustainability and margins.

The impact of CAPs on Stars ratings

Learn more about the impact and implications of a Corrective Action Plan and how Stars and these corrective actions are interconnected.

Trends and perspectives for health plans

Together, we are driving toward the same things for our healthcare system — better quality, lower cost and higher consumer and provider satisfaction.

Viewpoints on the 2026 CMS Advance Notice

Go inside the latest changes to the 2026 program.

SDOH solutions: Improving population health outcomes

See how to use technology to understand and implement effective health interventions.

Strategies to reduce administrative costs

Strategies to fix payer-provider collaboration, streamline patient financial experience and apply AI technologies for better cost savings.

Managing risk in value-based care delivery

Watch as Erik Johnson explores models for risk in delivering value-based care (VBC).

StepWise Application Migration to the Cloud

Learn from health plan leaders on how to accelerate and optimize your cloud-adoption journey.

Tailoring Medicare plans for specific populations

Learn some of the best practices and strategies for serving your members effectively through special needs planning and beyond.

Challenges when financing your EHR

Key themes and insights that can guide your organization toward a successful electronic health record (EHR) transformation.

Stay current on core claims systems releases

Stay current on core claims systems releases See how upgrade as a service from Optum helps health plans stay up-to-date on admin and core claims platform releases.

Viewpoints on the 2026 CMS Final Rate Announcement

Learn how the 6 key final changes may impact your organization in 2026.

The state of value-based care in 2025: Growth and challenges

Unpack the state of VBC in early 2025 and see where it’s going next. Learn how specialty care will fit into the future VBC landscape.

How CAPs directly impact your Stars performance

Stars performance is in your control. Learn how you can take action now.

Beyond change management: Real digital transformation

Digital transformation fails when change management is an afterthought. Learn how to address the problem, people and culture for success. c

Assessing your Annual Enrollment Period performance: A checklist

You made it through the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Assess how things went so you can strategically plan for the 2027 AEP.

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