Bots are a game changer for Medicaid
How robotic process automation (RPA) is improving health care
RPA is helping state Medicaid programs improve workflow and accuracy. The result is lower costs and faster delivery of benefits.
Featured insights
Speed up the claims process with AI
Read about our Claims Automated Rules Engine (CARE).
Call centers and AI technology
Transform state contact centers into 24/7 problem solvers.
Targeted care. Lower costs.
One state achieved both aims in delivering home health services.
Insights
5 questions: Optum Rx chief pharmacy officer
Michael Einodshofer addresses the risks, challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
4 more psoriasis drugs on the way
Psoriasis costs up 40% in 5 years. Will these drugs help?
Hemophilia: Extremely rare, extremely expensive
Better management strategies and new treatments emerge
Case study: 5/5 satisfaction on implementation
OptumRx earns 100% implementation score from City of Toledo
Four myths: Carving out specialty pharmacy
Integrating specialty pharmacy means better care, lower costs.
How the pandemic has changed pharmacy care
Learn how COVID-19 has accelerated the rise of home and virtual care.
Taking the Pain Out of Prior Authorization
How we are revamping the prescribing process
The New Model Of Personalized Care
Predictive analytics improves user experience and outcomes.
Newest regulations impacting pharmacy
View the recent activity at both the state and federal level.
A new approach to rising specialty costs
See how contracting with medical providers can reduce drug costs
Case study: Strategic formulary changes
How a third-party administrator helped clients save $6.49 PMPM.
How to control drug costs without compromising care
Explore three principles driving better pharmacy benefit decisions.
Don't Pay 5000% More for Commonly Available Generic Drugs
This widespread practice costs plans millions.
Drug pricing spotlight: Wound care
Combat against brand name products costing 125 times more.
Reducing disparities in care and outcomes
Achieving health equity is a community-wide effort.
Gene therapy: Big potential, big prices
New strategies needed as revolutionary but costly therapies emerge.
3 ways CRISPR will change the drug world
Pharmaceutical industry finding novel uses for gene editing tools
Will Diabetes Drugs Help Us Tackle Obesity?
Discover four things to know about new uses of GLP-1 drugs.
How a client avoided $109M in pharmacy costs
View the Optum Rx Drug Pipeline Insights Report for 2022.
Managing diabetes gains an 8:1 return on investment
Learn how a third-party administrator’s client improved health outcomes and lowered costs.
Case Study: Advanced Pharmacy Audit Services
How a health plan saved more than $1 million
Personalized care: Focusing on the member
Hear from OptumRx chief of operations, Jon Mahrt
Redirecting Specialty Infusion Costs by Redirecting Site of Care
See how you can lower your plan costs by up to 52%.
4 steps to limit infusion drug costs
Specialty drugs account for over half of all drug spending
Will these 4 new drugs re-shape the market?
Get the latest in this quarter’s Drug Pipeline Insights Report.
How to eliminate prescription waste
Achieve savings by targeting expensive, low-value drugs.
The big picture on cancer
How high cost oncology drugs are changing specialty pharmacy.
Optum Rx Customer Obsession Video
How one Optum Rx employee made the system work better for everyone
How to manage medication overload
Hear from a leader's perspective on how to manage polypharmacy.
Specialty drug prices giving you sticker shock?
See how Specialty Compass defuses exploding drug costs.
Creating connections through partnerships
Hear from an Optum Rx client on how we're partnering together for everyone we serve.
Optum Claims Processing Master Agreement
We deliver claims administration through NASPO ValuePoint.
Smart formulary management
Developing and managing formularies that bring clinical and financial value
How our medication packaging helps the planet
New packaging saves CO2, water, energy, and plastic waste.
Controlling the unprecedented costs of gene therapies
See how you can leverage cost benefits from gene therapy.
Opioid Use Disorder & The Medicaid Population
See how OID impacts the Medicaid population.
5 questions: Premium Value formulary
Hear from OptumRx SVP of clinical & formulary services
Innovations in Health Monitoring, Care Management & Support
Linking health care and public health data improves care management, clinical care, and public health reporting and monitoring.
MMIS Game-Changer: Collaborative Contracting
NASPO ValuePoint helps states streamline procurement.
The American Rescue Plan and public health
ARP is an opportunity for state governments to improve public health through investment, infrastructure and innovation.
Alternative funding: Real savings or problems?
See how much "free" drugs will actually cost you.
Regulatory developments in pharmacy 2022, 2023
We discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, the drug pricing executive order and other federal and state regulations passed in 2022. We also look ahead to 2023.
Connect with Optum at MESC 2021 in Boston, Aug. 9-12
Get a demo of the technologies that enable better health care outcomes, attend our informative speaker sessions and take part in a charitable giving activity.
Understanding the health care needs of Veterans
Ethnographic research conducted to help address Veterans' needs across the health care system.
OPA for HHS: See how it works
Accelerate your state's efforts to address health inequity.
NASPO ValuePoint Helps States Streamline MMIS Procurements
Streamline MMIS procurements through cooperative purchasing.
Optum Quit Services
Discover the difference of an evidence-based program that offers a truly personalized approach and blends technology with a human touch.
Technology Helps Reduce Barriers to Tobacco Cessation
Learn about the growing change in tobacco cessation.
Health Care Interoperability Solutions
Optum Interoperability and Patient Access Services can help your state comply with CMS' final rule. View our overview video to find out how.
Optum Health Care Interoperability & Patient Access Services
Our solution is fully developed and ready right now to help your state meet compliance.
Indiana HHS values insightful analytics
Optum helps improve program outcomes and cost control.
Increasing Value Through Higher Volume
Improve revenue integrity by expanding admission reviews.
Biosimilars explained: 5 questions you’ve been asking
Get prepared for more biosimilars to come to market.
Reality check: New drugs will cost more
The trend toward complex biologic drugs continues.
Pharmacy Insights Podcast
Listen to our resident experts discuss critical industry challenges and the solutions you need to control rising drug costs.
Healthier Outcomes for Moms and Babies Through Data
By reaching out to women earlier in pregnancy, one state is supporting moms and babies and creating healthier outcomes for both with help from Optum.
4 key forces shaping the future of pharmacy
These emerging trends will help define the road ahead.
4 new drugs to watch this year
Breakthrough treatments for menopause, Alzheimer's and hemophilia are coming.
Arkansas' New Approach to Medicaid Management
See how data and analytics help Arkansas manage one of the state's most vital and widely used government programs.
Inflammatory conditions: Trends, pipeline, management strategies
Hear leaders discuss trends for inflammatory conditions and gain insights on how the market is changing with a deep dive on pipeline, biosimilars, and care management strategies.
New rules to watch: Summer 2022
How the work of national and local lawmakers will impact you.
3 ways to deal with escalating drug costs
Innovations custom built for today’s specialty challenges.
5 approaches to address prescription affordability
Watch our On-Demand webinar to learn about 5 key solutions designed to attack the affordability challenges your members face head on.
Building new possibilities for infusion care
How we are exceeding the evolving needs of the home parenteral nutrition market
A better path to managing specialty
Learn the actions you can take today to better manage spend and trend while finding the right care for those who need it most
Breaking through vaccine fatigue: Top 4 reasons to get yours
New flu and Covid bugs are coming. Time to boost your immunity.
3 new drugs to watch this fall
As the year begins to close, we highlight three essential pipeline drugs with an expected U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision this fall.
Fighting the tide of opioid overdose
The rate of drug overdose death involving opioids has spiked. See how Optum is the first in the industry to demonstrate expertise in opioid management.
Celebrating American Pharmacists Month
Hear from 5 pharmacists on how they’re advancing patient care.
Keeping your data secure is mission critical
See how we help prevent costly, disruptive cyberattacks.
Is your pharmacy benefit manager delivering value?
4 key questions you should be asking.
Addressing pharmacy issues that matter to you
From specialty pharmacy to drug affordability, our experts tackle your biggest pharmacy challenges.
Modernizing the Medicaid Experience | Optum
How can states and providers use modularity to modernize? Dustin Haisler at GovTech.com interviews Optum product leaders for insights.
Unlocking the promise of personal medicine
See how a peek at your genes enables more precise prescribing.
Support state Medicaid agency goals for members
Find out how a person-centered approach can help.
Which Rules Will Impact Pharmacy in 2023?
2023 is already a busy year for pharmacy regulation. Read about the latest regulations that could impact you and your pharmacy benefit plan.
3 new first-in-class therapies coming
See how innovation is driving the latest product development.
Creating better behavioral health care
We help people find care and support that’s easy to understand and access.
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