This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...

A California man was accused of hiring a friend for a fictitious position and receiving a portion of wages from the no-show job via kickbacks. A Minnesota jury has found a former senior director at ...

Daniel R. Arnold ([email protected]), Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Brent D. Fulton, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California. During the past several decades, physicians ...

Optum is introducing AI-powered prior authorization. Optum said the intelligent automation solution delivers timely decisions for providers to reduce delays, speed approvals and reduce repetitive work ...

Optum is rolling out new AI-powered tools that aim to reduce delays associated with prior authorization. The company unveiled two new platforms aimed at streamlining the decision process: Digital Auth ...

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has begun “enhanced prepayment review” of Medicaid service programs, according to an update from state officials on Monday. More than 80,000 claims ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. UnitedHealth Group’s Optum health services business is working on its own turnaround that ...

KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. KSHB 41 News received multiple emails from viewers frustrated by the sudden and permanent closures of three Optum ...

The two biggest stars in pro golf, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, are facing off in the inaugural Optum Golf Channel Games on Wednesday, December 17, in Florida. Here’s everything you need to ...

Optum Care is closing its four primary care offices in South Jersey. The shutdowns are to take effect Dec. 1 at Optum sites in Cherry Hill, Medford, Mount Ephraim and Runnemede. They are part of ...

A major medical office chain abruptly announced dozens of closures across New Jersey, sending patients scrambling to find a new place to get health care. Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across ...