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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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E-book
Explore the dramatic changes in the years since 2000 — in drug performance and design, and especially affordability.
Article
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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On-demand webinar
Learn how to help transform hospital revenue cycle operations with healthcare automation.
Data and analytics
Article
Understand how routine clinical practice impacts information captured in real-world data (RWD).
On-demand webinar
Hear from experts in this Endpoints News webinar on the increasing importance of clinicogenomic data, including diverse phenotypic and genotypic profiles.
Video
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.
Article
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
Article
Discover 4 ways health plans can save money today — and in the future — by engaging with a digital claim payment partner.
Article
Learn how AI is changing the fraud case review process.
Article
The connection between money and health runs deeper than just costs — your employees rely on your benefits strategy for overall wellness.
Article
Learn how payment delivery optimization can improve the healthcare financial cycle and bridge the gap between payers and providers.
Mental health
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Video
See how one mother found in-the-moment support during a family crisis.
Article
Recognizing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals and creating an inclusive workplace can enrich and empower your teams.
Article
The collision of chronic conditions and behavioral health challenges can’t always be stopped, but healthcare leaders can work to mitigate its impact.
Article
Learn more about the current research on mobile crisis teams (MCTs), how to build an MCT as well as envision a future for them.
Patient and member engagement
Article
Learn how Optum Serve is helping to advance the health and well-being of Veterans and spouses in the trucking and cybersecurity workforce.
Guide
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
Learn how Optum Serve supports Veterans through a whole-health approach to work and life.
On-demand webinar
Join Dr. Jamira Duffy and Heather Jarrett from Optum Health as they discuss the urgent need for innovation in senior care and the considerations payers should focus on.
Pharmacy care
Article
Learn about 5 strategies for consistent medication use and how Optum Specialty Pharmacy can help.
Article
In today’s healthcare landscape, the introduction and increasing use of biosimilars offers a promising solution to rising medication costs.
Article
Learn how a holistic model enhances multiple sclerosis care.
Article
Optum tackles the many issues infusion pharmacy care faces as it serves vulnerable patients with acute needs and complex conditions.
Pharmacy management
Article
From fertility to menopause, smarter women's health benefits drive retention, reduce costs and support evolving workforce needs.
Article
From GLP-1s to oncology, learn which new and upcoming drugs could become additional sources of pharmacy spending.
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Video
Hear how PBMs negotiate to deliver the lowest possible cost, benefiting plan sponsors and members alike.
Guide
Learn how identifying and addressing disparities in healthcare allows everyone to live their healthiest life.
Technology and automations
Case study
Using digital integration to ease administrative burdens can help you spend more time with patients and deliver positive patient outcomes.
White paper
Read the white paper for strategies on controlling fixed costs, efficiency and organizational flexibility.
Case study
See how Lima Memorial improved efficiency with advanced technology.
On-demand webinar
Watch the webinar to learn actionable strategies on tackling decreased hospital margins, increased labor costs and staffing shortages.
Value-based care
Article
Millennials are leading the charge for mental wellness—and employers are stepping up.
Article
CAR T-cell therapies have been remarkably successful and may become more widely available. Here’s how to get ready for a rise in these expensive treatments.
Article
How employers and payers can step up with tailored benefits, workplace accommodations, and integrated care.
Article
A growing number of women are navigating cancer care. Targeted supports can make a difference in patient experience, outcomes and costs.
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Pivotal momentum in women’s health benefits
From fertility to menopause, smarter women's health benefits drive retention, reduce costs and support evolving workforce needs.
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Drug pipeline insights: Treatments poised to make an impact
From GLP-1s to oncology, learn which new and upcoming drugs could become additional sources of pharmacy spending.
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Trends shaping pharma strategy in 2026
How should pharma manufacturers strategically evolve as the industry shifts? Get expert insights from Advisory Board and Optum® Life Sciences.
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Menopause in the workplace: Promoting awareness and support
How employers and payers can step up with tailored benefits, workplace accommodations, and integrated care.
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Achieving better patient outcomes through medication adherence
Learn about 5 strategies for consistent medication use and how Optum Specialty Pharmacy can help.
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Improving transparency in payer-provider connections
Explore how real-time connections can enable more accurate claim submission to create a more efficient healthcare payment system.
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Member engagement: Advancing whole-person care
By collaborating with health plans and their members, Optum helps build a more cohesive, supportive system that prioritizes member needs.
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GLP-1s: Real-life wonder drugs?
Hundreds of clinical trials are vetting GLP-1s to treat everything from Alzheimer’s to arthritis. The question is: How will we afford it?
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Managing the high cost of cancer drugs
Breakthrough cancer drugs offer better outcomes – but soaring costs pose challenges for affordability.
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Streamlining real-time eligibility and claims
Discover how real-time eligibility, benefits and claim status inquiries can improve accuracy and efficiencies for payers and providers.
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The perfect blend: AI and human validation in condition capture
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the need for complete and accurate risk adjustment has never been more critical.
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How Optum pharmacy experts bring passion to quality care
Hear what drives three Optum® Home Delivery pharmacists to go above and beyond in advancing treatment.
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5 ways to help your employees reach their wellness goals
Learn how employers can bridge the wellness gap through workplace wellness programs that offer personalized, practical and human support.
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Innovate or fade: Payers at the crossroads of senior care
Join Dr. Jamira Duffy and Heather Jarrett from Optum Health as they discuss the urgent need for innovation in senior care and the considerations payers should focus on.
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Using biosimilars to treat chronic inflammatory conditions
In today’s healthcare landscape, the introduction and increasing use of biosimilars offers a promising solution to rising medication costs.
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Data collection for risk adjustment compliance
Learn the 4 core pillars of a strong data collection process — a strategic imperative for improving healthcare outcomes.
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New drugs for Alzheimer’s multiple sclerosis, more
First self-administered Alzheimer's therapy shifts costs to pharmacy plans, plus first treatments for MS and bronchiectasis.
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How AI in pharmacy is powering new innovations
From predicting drug trend to earlier fraud protection, see how we’re leveraging AI to improve operations for clients and members.
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Engaging specialists in value-based care
Alternate payment methods (APMs) can boost quality and cut costs by aligning payment and delivery for specialist providers.
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Strengthening risk adjustment with payer and provider collaboration
Learn how Optum utilizes scale, innovation and strong partnerships to optimize risk adjustment services for both providers and payers.
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4 ways behavioral support helps make GLP-1s cost effective
As GLP-1 use surges, payers and employers need to include behavioral support, deprescription planning and long-term care to sustain outcomes.
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Quality innovation: A member-first approach
Learn how Optum uses a member-first digital approach, advanced analytics and AI to enhance quality for clients and health plan members.
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Trends shaping the future of clearinghouses
Discover 5 key trends that can help healthcare organizations streamline processes, minimize errors and deliver faster, more reliable services.
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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.