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Patient access to gene therapies for rare disorders

Optum Life Sciences experts discuss value-based contracts at the 5th Annual Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Conference.

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Precision medicine trends: A conversation with Chris Boone, PhD

AbbVie Vice President Chris Boone discusses what the life sciences industry can do to realize precision medicine’s full potential.

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The 6 trends shaping pharma strategies in 2024

Life sciences market experts from Optum and Advisory Board share perspectives on trends that will influence the future drug value chain.

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Monitoring COVID-19 vaccine safety

Discover insights from Dr. John Seeger’s recent participation at the Duke-Margolis Thirteenth Annual Sentinel Initiative Public Workshop.

 

 

Data and analytics

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Symmetry EBM Connect

Increasing compliance with evidence-based standards to enhance care.

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Symmetry Oncology Analytics

Learn about powerful tools to measure the cost and quality of cancer care.

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Robotic process automation (RPA)

We utilize RPA to advance federal government programs.

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Patient access to gene therapies for rare disorders

Optum Life Sciences experts discuss value-based contracts at the 5th Annual Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Conference.

 

 

Finances and payments

All finances and payments insights

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Enhancing fraud investigations with AI

Learn how AI is changing the fraud case review process.

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Why you should prioritize digital payments

Digital payment processing doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here's why it should be at the top of your priority list.

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Boost efficiency with payment optimization

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

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Insights in claims payment processing

Thinking about going paperless for claims payments? We commissioned a study of senior health plan executives to hear what’s on their minds.

 

 

Mental health

All mental health insights

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Connected care

See the whole picture for whole-person health.

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Mental health: Optum addresses the great information divide

Explore the challenges and opportunities in using mental health data to understand prevalence, risk, impact and treatment in patients, members and communities.

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2023 3rd Annual C-suite Research Report

How are market dynamics impacting decision-making across healthcare? Research report examines progress, challenges and priorities in 2023.

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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

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Speed up the claims process with AI

Read about our Claims Automated Rules Engine (CARE).

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Supporting Veteran truckers

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

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Online scheduling covid 19 vaccinations

Learn how Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) used the Optum platform to automate vaccine scheduling and reminders for both shots at once.

US military entrance processing command

Optum Serve conducts physical and mental examinations for military applicants.

 

 

Pharmacy care and management

All pharmacy care and management insights

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The latest PBM regulations: Summer 2024

Get your guide to the evolving health care regulatory landscape and see what’s coming as lawmakers debate 600+ new bills impacting PBMs.

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Preparing your plan for the GLP-1 era

After revolutionizing care for diabetes and weight loss, GLP-1 drugs are being eyed for more. Can we afford it?

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New innovative treatments for hemophilia B, RSV and COPD

Cutting-edge research in gene therapy, mRNA editing and blood enzymes pays off with powerful new advances for these drug classes.

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Avoid surprises in pharmacy spend

Old strategies and new challenges don’t mix. Future-proof your plan and get better predictability with new pricing models and risk management tools.

 

 

Technology and automations

All technology and automation insights

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3 pillars of physician revenue cycle management

How cultivating a combination of people, processes and technology is a critical driver of RCM success.

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How AI accelerates workflows and patient cancer care

Discover the potential of AI and how it helps save thousands of lives each year.

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Explore our AI-enabled radiology portfolio

Learn how our Radiology Solutions use AI to rapidly identify relevant radiology images.

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Change Healthcare Workflow Intelligence

Learn about our vendor neutral, flexible medical imaging workflow rules engine.

 

 

Value-based care

All value-based care insights

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Supporting providers in the transition to VBC

Learn how value-based care (VBC) partnerships between payers and providers are more important than ever.

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How health data can improve msk care

Here’s how payers can harness the power of data to bring more effective — and timely — musculoskeletal (MSK) care to their members.

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Address health equity barriers in cancer care

Discover the 5 pillars of equity-driven member navigation.

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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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  • Advancing dme benefits management

    Learn how DME Navigator can help streamline durable medical equipment (DME) benefits management. 

  • Enterprise transformation services

    Health systems continue to face many challenges. Do you have the flexibility and focus to deliver on strategic goals or transform your business?

  • Middle rcm tech

    Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are having a major impact on improving the middle revenue cycle management (RCM) for healthcare providers.

  • Holistic msk improves care

    Our holistic approach can help payers better fight against rising musculoskeletal care costs while better serving members.

  • Reimagining fraud prevention

    Find out how modernization of emergency relief programs can detect and prevent fraud.

  • Hub and advocacy solutions work together

    Navigating a complex healthcare environment is challenging. Using hub and advocacy solutions together helps employers and employees alike. 

  • Revolutionizing specialty medication management

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

  • New options to treat schizophrenia, COPD

    A clever combination drug offers new help for schizophrenia with reduced side effects, while Dupixent expands its footprint to COPD.

  • How to manage organ transplant costs

    There’s a lot at stake with organ transplant claims. Learn the importance of selecting an effective payment integrity approach.

  • Specialty vs. retail pharmacy

    Specialty medications require high-touch support. Learn more about what sets specialty pharmacy apart from retail.

  • Coding audits: Why and how to do them

    Discover how regular coding audits can streamline audit and compliance efforts, boost hospital reimbursements, and improve patient financial experiences.

  • Design an exceptional physician review strategy

    Optimize your physician review process to help save time, reduce costs and improve care quality.

  • Everest Group guide to selecting RCM services

    Buyer’s guide helps hospital leaders evaluate and select RCM services partners with the future in mind.

  • Improving hospital quality and utilization

    Learn how data insights helped 4 organizations transform their operations.

  • CMS quality measure rules 2024

    Upcoming changes in federal quality measures for Medicaid and CHIP will impact state governments.

  • Market for patient engagement webinar

    View the public launch of Optum Patient Access and Engagement on demand.

  • Pharmacy legislative rules fall 2024

    An assessment of the latest rules impacting PBMs from state and federal legislation.

  • Health plans system modernization

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

  • Rising expectations among health care consumers

    Learn about the growing expectations people have for their healthcare experience and how to improve the consumer journey.

  • Automating success revenue cycle transformation

    Set the foundation for synchronized and connected revenue cycle management.

  • Key new drugs help close out 2024

    New biologics for breast cancer, hemophilia, and a rare form of heart disease are poised to add competition and choice in these classes.

  • Navigating the challenges of outpatient evaluation for patients with acute coronary syndrome

    Learn how the InterQual level of care team tackled a content development challenge following updated societal guidelines for acute coronary syndrome.

  • Reexamine the effect of the Inflation Reduction Act

    Learn how real-world data and evidence can help prepare you for healthcare-related Inflation Reduction Act policies.

  • Patient engagement platform check boxes

    Learn how a platform that covers the full patient journey, from scheduling care to payment and follow-up, can streamline operations and costs.