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United Health Foundation partners with Cherokee Health Systems to improve access to health care in rural areas
As part of our commitment to improve health outcomes, the United Health Foundation has partnered with Cherokee Health Systems to expand and enhance a prescription delivery program.
United Health Foundation announces $7 million in grants to improve maternal and infant health outcomes
The United Health Foundation announced more than $7 million in new grant partnerships to increase access to maternal and infant health care, address gaps in care for women and children, and to grow and support the doula workforce in Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico and Wisconsin.
Optum Rx to Modernize Pharmacy Payment Models
Effective immediately and with full implementation by January 2028, Optum Rx will align payment models more closely to the costs pharmacies may face due to manufacturer pricing actions.
Optum Rx Further Simplifies Consumer Access to Prescription Drugs
Optum Rx is committed to making prescription drugs more affordable and the pharmacy experience simpler for consumers with chronic conditions, eliminating up to 25% of reauthorizations, which is equal to more than 10% of overall pharmacy prior authorizations.
Providing a differentiated pharmacy experience through patient-centered care
At Genoa Healthcare and PharmScript, part of Optum Rx, pharmacists are a critical part of the care team who work hand-in-hand with providers to deliver high-quality, convenient patient-centered care.
Exploring the spillover effects of Medicare Advantage risk payment arrangements
In a new peer-reviewed paper published in the American Journal of Managed Care, findings show traditional Medicare patients cared for by physician groups operating under accountable, value-based care arrangements with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have better health outcomes.