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Dr. Thad Schilling shares how a note from his daughter shaped his commitment to supporting clinicians and evolving primary care at Optum.
October 28, 2026
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Optum Rx is helping women access specialized menopause care through virtual clinical care, personalized treatment and support.
October 28, 2026
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See how integrated specialty pharmacy support helped one patient overcome treatment barriers and get back to the moments that matter most.
October 5, 2026
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Learn how Optum field teams support providers with coding and documentation to help patients receive the care and benefits they need.
October 1, 2026
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06/01/26
How Optum is strengthening ePrescribing reliability
We’re partnering with First Databank (FDB) to strengthen the reliability of electronic prescribing to help prescriptions continue flowing during network disruptions.
08/07/26
Genoa Healthcare helps people stay consistent with schizophrenia treatment
Chris credits Genoa, his care team and his support system with helping him stay consistent and focused on his future.
05/28/26
High-touch, coordinated care improves outcomes
Learn how Optum Infusion Pharmacy supported one patient living with a neurologic condition.
10/05/26
More than a prescription: Removing barriers so patients can get back to living
See how integrated specialty pharmacy support helped one patient overcome treatment barriers and get back to the moments that matter most.
09/17/26
How Owensboro health is creating more time for closer care
Learn how virtual nurses work alongside bedside nurses to support patient admissions, discharge education and more.
10/01/26
Helping providers deliver informed care through patient assessments
Learn how Optum field teams support providers with coding and documentation to help patients receive the care and benefits they need.
09/28/26
How AI is helping make healthcare support simpler
See how AI is helping people get answers faster, improve service experiences and strengthen security across healthcare support.
03/05/26
Optum Real expands with Microsoft to improve the provider experience
Optum is collaborating with Microsoft to enhance the provider experience by reducing administrative burdens and simplifying claims and reimbursement processes.
10/21/25
Optum reinvents claims and reimbursement process
First-of-its kind innovation connects payers and providers in real-time delivering transparency and speed
04/28/26
Optum and Google to advance real-time, AI-enabled payer operations
Optum and Google expanded collaboration to advance Optum Real, an AI-enabled platform designed to reduce administrative burden and call center demand.
09/10/26
Dr. Anne Dixon on leadership hockey and clinician care
Learn how hockey, family and medicine shaped her leadership approach and passion for improving clinician experience.
09/08/26
Home infusion nurse helps patient continue care despite hurricane
When Hurricane Helene disrupted access to care in North Carolina, an Optum infusion nurse helped a patient receive the treatment she depended on.
06/18/26
Laurie’s story: Carrying a legacy forward in Optum Home Delivery Pharmacy
Learn why Optum pharmacist Laurie has a passion for designing programs that make it easier for patients to get and stay on their medications.
09/04/25
Infusion nurse kayaks through hurricane damage
Learn about an Optum Infusion Pharmacy nurse’s commitment to ensure her patients received their medication after a hurricane.
05/11/26
How Tara is bringing behavioral health into the heart of primary care
A personal loss and her own health journey led Tara Langsdorf to reimagine how care should work — fueling her mission to bring whole‑person care into primary care settings nationwide.
10/28/26
Dr. Thad Schilling on evolving primary care
Dr. Thad Schilling shares how a note from his daughter shaped his commitment to supporting clinicians and evolving primary care at Optum.
10/28/26
Expanding access to menopause care
Optum Rx is helping women access specialized menopause care through virtual clinical care, personalized treatment and support.
05/25/21
Partnering with Bassett Healthcare Network to advance care in central New York
07/13/26
Turning data into better healthcare with AI
Learn how Optum is bringing data into provider workflows to support clearer insights, faster decisions and even better patient care.
08/10/26
Every road, every Veteran: Using data to bring care closer
Learn how Optum Serve data analyst Jimmy Aspras uses mapping and analytics to help bring healthcare closer to Veterans in underserved communities.
07/02/26
Optum Financial expands consumer healthcare financing capabilities with acquisition of Alegeus Technologies
Optum Financial has acquired Alegeus, expanding capabilities that help consumers save, pay for and manage healthcare expenses while making healthcare more accessible, affordable and easier to navigate.
03/24/26
InterQual 2026 marks 50 years of clinical rigor, advancing automated, evidence-based care
New release uses responsible AI to make reviews easier and support access to appropriate care.
02/18/26
Optum uses AI to drive affordability and accelerate value-based care adoption
Value Connect turns real-time insight into action to support healthier lives, with on average 35% lower medical spend and 20%+ improvement in care gap closure.
02/04/26
Optum is advancing AI-powered digital prior authorization
Intelligent automation helps streamline submissions, and speed approvals for a seamless experience for payers, providers and patients.
04/20/26
Delivering the right care, every time
As a medical director with Optum Home & Community Care Delivery, learn how he supports teams across the country focused on delivering better outcomes.
10/01/26
How pharmacists help patients navigate care
Pharmacists help patients understand treatment, access medications and stay connected to care when it matters most.