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Optum Infusion Pharmacy for Payers

We stand at the forefront of transformation, setting new standards for infusion care through national reach, empathy, leadership and clinical excellence.

Quality infusion care made easier

  • National footprint: Patients get access to 4,800 medications (including limited‑distribution therapies) in home or at one of our over 60 infusion sites nationwide.
  • Empathy & ease: More than 800 home infusion nurses provide 24/7 support, resulting in 96% patient satisfaction.
  • Power to lead: Optum Savings IQ® connects patients to financial assistance, while our assay management and Optum Site of Care Solutions reduce drug spend and lower overall care costs.
  • Clinical excellence: Our clinicians complete 80 hours of training each year, resulting in above-average clean rooms and 99.9% distribution accuracy.

Benefits of managing site of care

Optum® Infusion Site of Care Solutions help payers move infusions to lower‑cost, patient‑friendly settings — without compromising quality.

Reduce costs

Site-of-care shifts deliver $3,800–$8,000 in average savings when switching from a hospital setting per infusion.

Improve access and outcomes

Flexible scheduling at multiple convenient sites helps patient start and stay in care while lowering their risk for infection compared to a hospital setting.

Personalize care

Dedicated nurses closely monitor members and provide ongoing education and support.

Infusion care patients can rely on

Melissa Crohn’s journey is easier with Optum by her side. Her infusion nurse, Jami, offers expert care and genuine support, making every step feel less overwhelming.

Infusion services and resources

We have site-of-care options for at home or at our conveniently located infusion suites.

Optum® Infusion Pharmacy has infusion suite locations that provide a safe, flexible treatment option where patients get care from expert infusion nurses and staff. Find an infusion location.

Optum Infusion Pharmacy has home infusion services across the nation and is licensed in all 50 states with more than 1,100 Optum-employed infusion nurses. This means we can support your patients when they’re home as well as when they travel outside their local coverage area.

The more options you have for infusion care, the easier it is for your patients to get the treatment they need.

We support patients throughout their treatment journey with personalized care. Patients also benefit from condition-specific programs, education and monitoring services to ensure treatment adherence and the best possible outcomes.

For more information about patient services, visit Optum Infusion Pharmacy patient services.

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How In-Home Support Reopened Access to Infusion Therapy

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How in-home support reopened access to essential infusion therapy

When a breakdown in care left a patient without essential IV nutrition, learn how Optum Infusion Pharmacy stepped in with a new approach.

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Celebrating the unique role of Optum Infusion Pharmacy nurses

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