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Health equity and women's health

Create meaningful change for the women in your workforce. Learn steps to help close the gap in health equity, improve health and lower costs.

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A quarter-century of pharmacy benefit changes

Explore the dramatic changes in the years since 2000 — in drug performance and design, and especially affordability.

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Developing evidence-based tools for accessible and quality care

Explore how evidence-based tools like The ASAM Criteria® Navigator and InterQual® Substance Use Disorders Criteria are helping payers and providers efficiently and effectively navigate the complex substance use disorder landscape today.

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Strategies for centering patients and staff

Learn how to help transform hospital revenue cycle operations with healthcare automation.

 

 

Data and analytics

All data and analytics insights

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Reconcile your RWD expectations to maximize your investment

Understand how routine clinical practice impacts information captured in real-world data (RWD).

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Increasing potential of genomic data

Hear from experts in this Endpoints News webinar on the increasing importance of clinicogenomic data, including diverse phenotypic and genotypic profiles.

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Maximize Your Real-World Data Strategy

Optum Life Sciences leaders break down common missteps when using RWD and how to create practical strategies to overcome them. Watch the video from STAT Summit.

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What if providers’ clinical data were research-ready?

Providers collect data about patients every day. But what should they be considering — and doing — to put their clinical data to good use?

 

 

Finances and payments

All finances and payments insights

Article

Digital claim payments can save you money

Discover 4 ways health plans can save money today — and in the future — by engaging with a digital claim payment partner.

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Enhancing fraud investigations with AI

Learn how AI is changing the fraud case review process.

Article

The connection between money and health

The connection between money and health runs deeper than just costs — your employees rely on your benefits strategy for overall wellness.

Article

Boost efficiency with payment optimization

Learn how payment delivery optimization can improve the healthcare financial cycle and bridge the gap between payers and providers.

 

 

Mental health

All mental health insights

Article

When chronic conditions and behavioral health collide

The collision of chronic conditions and behavioral health challenges can’t always be stopped, but healthcare leaders can work to mitigate its impact.

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The importance of workforce mental health maintenance

See how employee mental health benefits are evolving to support workforce wellbeing.

Case study

Safeguard the mental health of content moderators

Learn how we support the unique workplace needs of content moderators with a tailored wellbeing strategy.

White paper

Forging a new frontier in mental and behavioral health

Overcome today's barriers with leadership, collaboration and investment strategies that proactively address mental and behavioral health.

 

 

Patient and member engagement

All patient and member engagement insights

Article

Teaming up with task force movement

Learn how Optum Serve is helping to advance the health and well-being of Veterans and spouses in the trucking and cybersecurity workforce.

Guide

Telephone Lifestyle Coaching for Veterans

Learn how Optum Serve helped Veterans achieve health and wellness goals, promoted well-being, prevented illness and reduced the burden of chronic conditions.

White paper

Supporting Veteran truckers

Learn how Optum Serve supports Veterans through a whole-health approach to work and life.

Article

Addressing the loneliness epidemic and cognitive decline in seniors

To tackle this problem, payers need to take a holistic approach to delivering connection while addressing seniors’ mental and physical needs.

 

 

Pharmacy care

All pharmacy care insights

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Quick and safe digital specialty pharmacy service

Optum Specialty Pharmacy leverages specialized expertise and resources with flexibility, delivering personalized care that drives better outcomes.

Article

Defining the future of alternate-site infusion pharmacy care

Optum tackles the many issues infusion pharmacy care faces as it serves vulnerable patients with acute needs and complex conditions.

White paper

Addressing extreme cost and lack of catheter lock options in the U.S.

Learn about the impact on catheter lock therapy for home infusion patients with a central venous access device (CVAD).

Video

Delivering a deeper connection to infusion care

Our infusion care ecosystem is based on a commitment to clinical innovation and providing consistent, convenient and compassionate care.

 

 

Pharmacy management

All pharmacy management insights

Report

Better drugs? Maybe. Higher cost? Definitely.

New drugs for myasthenia gravis and hereditary angioedema will be easier to take, more effective, and add competition.

Article

Insights on GLP-1s: Costs and coverage

Balancing the risks and the benefits of GLP-1 drugs.

Article

The big picture on pharmacy

Meet Dr. Wig, Chief Clinical Officer for Optum Rx, and hear how we’re addressing cost and clinical trends in pharmacy.

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A new way to treat acute pain

A long-sought non-opioid painkiller has arrived. But will the benefits outweigh the cost?

 

 

Technology and automations

All technology and automation insights

Case study

A case study on Excel Medical Center

Using digital integration to ease administrative burdens can help you spend more time with patients and deliver positive patient outcomes.

White paper

Volume 1: Better financial health and improved operations

Read the white paper for strategies on controlling fixed costs, efficiency and organizational flexibility.

Case study

Improving CDI efficiency

See how Lima Memorial improved efficiency with advanced technology.

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Focus on patients, not paperwork

Watch the webinar to learn actionable strategies on tackling decreased hospital margins, increased labor costs and staffing shortages.

 

 

Value-based care

All value-based care insights

Article

How payers can improve maternal care in the 4th trimester

Learn how payers can drive meaningful impact through preconception care, postpartum coaching and managing chronic conditions early.

Article

Building a better oncology managed care program

New cancer treatments can transform patients’ lives — but they also create costs that demand a new kind of cancer guidance program.

Article

4 shifts shaping the future of oncology

An evolution in cancer prevention and treatment promises to forge a new path for patients, physicians and health plans alike.

E-book

Revolutionizing specialty medication management

Get an in-depth assessment of the ways Specialty Fusion™ is revolutionizing specialty drug management.

 

 

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  • The impact of AI on today's pharmacy benefits

    In our latest podcast, two AI experts discuss how Optum Rx is leveraging artificial intelligence while prioritizing privacy and security.

  • Regulations to watch: Summer 2025

    As legislation impacting PBMs ramps up again at the state level, the Trump administration signs drug pricing executive order in Washington, D.C.

  • What to expect from pharmaceutical tariffs

    New tariffs on imported drugs are expected soon, which could mean higher prices and potential shortages.

  • How do pharmacy benefit managers work?

    Hear how PBMs negotiate to deliver the lowest possible cost, benefiting plan sponsors and members alike.

  • Better drugs? Maybe. Higher cost? Definitely.

    New drugs for myasthenia gravis and hereditary angioedema will be easier to take, more effective, and add competition.

  • How organizations can support neurodiversity in the workplace

    Recognizing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals and creating an inclusive workplace can enrich and empower your teams.

  • The big picture on pharmacy

    Meet Dr. Wig, Chief Clinical Officer for Optum Rx, and hear how we’re addressing cost and clinical trends in pharmacy.

  • Helping a member find support

    See how one mother found in-the-moment support during a family crisis.

  • Optimize employee benefits with healthcare analytics

    With the right tools, employers can transform employee benefits data into actionable insights that drive better experiences and add value.

  • Digital MSK tools: 5 important features

    Digital MSK can improve outcomes while reducing costs. Learn how payers and employers can choose a program that delivers on health benefits and savings.

  • Regulations to watch: Spring 2025

    Learn what’s at stake for pharmacy benefits sponsors as federal oversight changes and state legislative sessions begin.

  • Small price hikes make for big drug prices

    We know about the high prices for new drugs, but drug companies make most of their money from repeated small price increases on older drugs.

  • Transform your pharmacy benefits with end-to-end transparency

    Pharmacy benefits should be clear and simple. Are they? In this latest e-book, see how true transparency drives better outcomes.

  • A new way to treat acute pain

    A long-sought non-opioid painkiller has arrived. But will the benefits outweigh the cost?

  • Are your pharmacy benefits working hard enough?

    Pharmacy benefits should be transparent, affordable and easy to use. Get clear on your pharmacy benefit manager’s value with these 3 questions.

  • Supporting members through life’s challenges

    See how mental health support from Optum helped a member navigate grief.

  • Exploring the health savings pathways series

    A 3-part series to help guide your employee benefits strategy, balance care costs and enhance employee well-being.

  • The importance of workforce mental health maintenance

    See how employee mental health benefits are evolving to support workforce wellbeing.

  • Supporting women beyond the reproductive years

    Learn how health plans can fill care gaps by offering greater support and personalized solutions for women experiencing menopause.

  • New treatments for rare and common conditions

    Our report emphasizes new, next-gen and first-in-class treatments for cystic fibrosis, non-opioid treatment and GLP-1 drugs.

  • Building a better oncology managed care program

    New cancer treatments can transform patients’ lives — but they also create costs that demand a new kind of cancer guidance program.

  • How payers can improve maternal care in the 4th trimester

    Learn how payers can drive meaningful impact through preconception care, postpartum coaching and managing chronic conditions early.

  • New pharmacy benefit solutions to help bend the cost curve

    In this conversation, get a peek into upcoming solutions and technologies designed to address high-cost medications.

  • Safeguard the mental health of content moderators

    Learn how we support the unique workplace needs of content moderators with a tailored wellbeing strategy.