In 2023, 21 top executives previously with UnitedHealth Group's Optum have announced retirement or new positions with companies across the country.
The Latest
Centene is rebranding Bayless Integrated Healthcare, a Phoenix-based subsidiary that provides primary care and behavioral health services, the St. Louis Business Journal reported July 17.
Alignment Health has named Christopher Joyce as chief legal and administrative officer.
Humana is warning of rising medical utilization rates and has published new research findings.
Centene received workforce awards and beat out Optum for a behavioral health contract with Idaho in the past month.
Payers are using artificial intelligence to speed up administrative processes, improve customer services and analyze data.
Providence Health Plan has named Jack Hallmark as vice president of plan operations.
The nation's largest insurers have warned of increasing medical costs next year, driving up medical loss ratios and member premiums.
UnitedHealthcare is expecting medical costs for its Medicare Advantage members to keep rising, the company's top executives said.
Optum, UnitedHealth Group's health services arm, is a major player in many corners of the healthcare industry, including pharmacy, primary care and revenue cycle management.