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2024 Annual Health Care Trends Report

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Making health screenings more convenient

The pandemic has changed how people get care. At-home kits meet people where they live.

Support for long-term recovery

Find substance use disorder treatment that includes evidence-based resources and compassionate care for members and their communities.

Substance use disorders fact sheet

Delivering the right care at the right time

Over 20 million Americans live with a substance use disorder (SUD), but fewer than 13% receive care.* At Optum, we're committed to improving access to care to help individuals achieve stabilization, build resiliency and sustain recovery. 

Our evidence-based approach to SUD treatment helps guide members and families to the most appropriate care for their situation at a pace that works for them. By connecting members to the right care at the right time, we help support better health outcomes and a lower total cost of care.

Download the fact sheet to learn how our solutions can help meet the unique needs of members and their families. 

Until It's Fixed podcast episode: Paths to Recovery

With substance use on the rise, improving access to care is more important than ever. Two experts discuss how treatment is evolving to meet the rising need for care for individuals and families.

Listen to the podcast

*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt29393/2019NSDUHFFRPDFWHTML/2019NSDUHFFR1PDFW090120.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2021.