I saw in LinkedIn that Optum RX is hiring a couple of SVP roles. How is that possible when they are laying off so many people? This org makes no sense to me

Hearing rumors that part of the engineering department is getting laid off due to cost reductions. Those that will be laid off are getting replaced with Indian labor due to cost.

Any more layoffs planned for Friday?

A new CEO has been appointed to fill the previous position.

BCBS is so much better and I wish where I worked offered it. While I believe all health insurance is somewhat problematic, in comparison BCBS is much more trustworthy and customer service much more helpful. Where I work, the main feedback on the... — read more 

From the onset when theh bought change Healthcare, they are an awful company. They do not care about employees or patients. Oh there will be employees taking up for them, but watch out you're next.

Are layoffs done already?

UnitedHealth Group has quietly but significantly scaled back its MedExpress urgent care business, with just 19 locations operating across the country — down from more than 150 locations in... — read more 

Was told by a manager that there are definitely RIFs happening onshore tomorrow to at least their team on the Optum side.

Search for "Optum jobs India". Open the search engine, change the country to India if needed. It is terrifying the amount of data access that UHG is sending offshore to non-vetted employees in unsecure locations. This will be a massive mistake... — read more 

Something is working, keep whistleblowing! This week UHG Execs have delayed January RIFs until March. This is the layoffs. They are proceeding with "realignments", meaning they will try and move existing US employees to different areas to then place... — read more 

UnitedHealth Care, Optum and other brands under UHG are planning major layoffs to replace US staff in every position possible in foreign countries such as India. Thousands of targets have been named as the offshore staff are already hired to replace... — read more 

Does anyone know when the 2025 bonuses are being paid out?

Announced today the Specialty Ops Hearing dep has been sold to a PE firm. Good luck!

https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/unitedhealth-medicare-payments-doctors-c2a343db

https://www.myvisajobs.com/Visa-Sponsor/Optum-Services/1206247.htm https://www.myvisajobs.com/Visa-Sponsor/Optum360-Services/1236799.htm https://www.myvisajobs.com/emp/search.aspx There are a bunch of separate listings for Optum. Try UHG.

They do the same exact thing as all other health companies. We’ve all heard the stories of someone needing coverage or help and they are given enough of a run around to get frustrated and just give up and keep paying out those premiums. Let’s... — read more 

Was Thompson's 2017 DUI common knowledge?

I’m concerned that sales will plummet because nobody will want to have insurance with that evil company that they keep hearing about on social media, and that layoffs will have to follow. On top of that, new CEOs in general tend to make layoffs... — read more 

UHC stands behind racism and people who engage in it, but punish the ones who speak out - especially if they threatened to sue. I've seen this very thing happen recently. A racist employee made statements in a call with people of color, was held... — read more 

https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/virtu-financial-llc-purchases-new-stake-in-elevance-health-inc-nyseelv-2024-12-12/#google_vignette

How can UHG/UHC/Optum get Federal accounts/funding and then outsource all the employees to India, Ireland or the Philippines. Trump was scolding John Deere for outsourcing but doesn’t say a word to Optum?

'nuff said.

Luigi Mangione brought to the forefront of what UHG has been doing for years to their members.

Outsider here just curious on the average health insurance coverage employees have. I imagine it’s $0 deductible, small coinsurance % and very low out of pocket maximum?

Listen to this person (who's involved with insurance) break it down. This is the TRUTH about UHC's business practices! Start at... — read more 

When a new CEO takes the reins, layoffs often follow - it’s almost like an unwritten rule. Now’s the time to start preparing for the possibility. Or you might be in for a rude awakening.

Prior authorization denials, claim denials, blaming us for family members deaths and other stuff is already showing up on social media since the death. It’s just going to get worse. My family asked if I felt my job was safe and I said not anymore... — read more 

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-block-unitedhealth-groups-acquisition-home-health-and-hospice Really?? Previous merger with Change was objected by DOJ. A judge ruled in UHG favor. Anti trust was totally ignored. When a single... — read more 

It’s been going around for a while. Any updates?

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/unitedhealthcare-accused-of-using-ai-to-wrongfully-deny-claims 🤔

I know the chances are slim, but here’s hoping for a CEO who’s transparent, experienced, and genuinely cares about employees. Basically, the opposite of what we’ve had so far.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/ceo-of-unitedhealthcare-fatally-shot-outside-of-hilton-hotel-in-nyc-in-possible-targeted-attack-sources/