Is anyone in Optum comms here? I'm looking to gain a better understanding of how layoffs would impact teams within some smaller subsidiaries like Genoa Healthcare, Specialist Management Solutions, SCA Health, etc.. TIA!

Seems like everyone who was RIFed got their final check deposited today instead of next Friday. However— salary was prorated a day so only paid for 72 hours not 80. Since all access is off you need to call employee relations to get a copy of your... — read more 

I have friends that work for LHC homecare and they still have not full integrated into Optum. I believe their paychecks are from UHG now but they don't have optum benefits or pto ect? Will they full integrate when they acquired Landmark and such it... — read more 

I applied like crazy when I learned of my fate with end date 5/2.. I was in a panic. Even applying for lower GLs. Not much action.. but I had an interview scheduled (for a pay grade lower AFTER my last day) but decided to pull my application. I can't... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/unitedhealth-hackers-took-advantage-citrix-vulnerabilty-break-ceo-says-2024-04-29/ According to CEO, criminals breached the UHG systems through a portal that didn't have multi-factor authentication... — read more 

people who are still with Change/Optum will be redeploy with no directions. Manager and reporting structures change form June 1st. Total chaos!

Optum/ UHG keep tooting their ho-n about providing and investing in MH yet they do these sneak attack layoff/ firings when they know months in advance they plan to make changes. They then leave the skeleton crew to pick up 3 other people's tasks... — read more 

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/02/united-health-hack-ceo-congress

Anyone have any inside scoop on what will be happening with navi? I’m sure there’s more layoffs to come, but what about the actual work we do? Who will take over? People working directly under optum? Are contracts not being renewed so there will be... — read more 

For a leadership team that claims to be transparent that couldn’t be more further from the truth. Town hall and multiple meetings insuring staff that “if you are willing to learn something new, there is a place for you” or “there are going to be so... — read more 

https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/hacking-americas-health-care-assessing-the-change-healthcare-cyber-attack-and-whats-next

Anyone hear the rumor there won’t be any raises for the next 7 years? For those that aren’t RIF’d or quit that is lol.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/a-crisis-of-your-creating-unitedhealth-ceo-grilled-by-congress-on-cyberattack.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Blame it on CHG old... — read more 

Was this a seek and destroy effort? Maybe the intention was never success and growth into home based medical but to take out the company with the greatest reach and destroy it? The new reorganization is doomed. Decision makers have no clue how the... — read more 

https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/hacking-americas-health-care-assessing-the-change-healthcare-cyber-attack-and-whats-next

Curious if anyone that participated in redeployment has actually been offered a spot? They said they were placing 2 out of 3 people that were let go...... I'm not seeing anyone getting offers. A friend today was told that 4,141 people applied for the... — read more 

Look it up yourself for some of you "know it alls". What does this mean? Figure it out people. No contracts equal No jobs. Not sure why leadership isn't discussing with teams. So sad but I'm betting a massive layoff or RIF again. July is probable... — read more 

Who is driving the bus?…….off the cliff??…… and why?? This company is run by toddlers who lack the foresight to put together any type of plan of action. The most reactive leadership(and I use that word with extreme prejudice) I have ever... — read more 

lol anyone get super honest, just curious!

He's getting blasted from both sides. But I haven't heard the magic word that truly caused this nightmare. OUTSOURCING. The "stolen credentials" where not stolen they were given away by an Indian resource (he was paid off) that should have never had... — read more 

Am I the only one who feels like this has become a burnout job both mentally and physically? I dread every new workday to the point that I feel physically sick. I'm honestly not sure how long I'll be able to continue doing this. I've been here for... — read more 

"thank you for your question...." how many times did AW say this in response to difficult questions???!!

How can a company cut lay off staff with no regard to company spending? The Las Vegas leadership was seen partying it up last night in a suite paid by the company for the Golden Knights game. How is this ok?

https://d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/Witty_Testimony_OI_Hearing_05_01_24_5ff52a2d11.pdf cloudfront.net/

Take the survey before you leave!

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/change-healthcare-cyberattack-doctors-tap-personal-savings-for-costs.html

Will they continue with the UE model of care?

Will someone please post how I can report all the bullying and micromanaging going on ?

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24626988-uhgs-witty-house-testimony

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/unitedhealth-ceo-hackers-used-stolen-credentials-to-access-change-systems.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Per CEO own admission -... — read more 

Has anyone heard if more layoffs will be coming this Thursday?

I heard they are looking at the RVPs. They have slowly RIF’d these positions in the past year. It’s a “gaggle of hens” who have no idea what their team does. Only a few are good and need saving but these upper middle management have zero solutioning... — read more 

The Workplace Psychological Safety Act (Bullying) Testimony for the Workplace Psychological Safety Act (7-minute version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xULk5VI4BY The Workplace Psychological Safety Act is moving forward in Rhode Island, which... — read more 

What's the point of layoffs if you're getting rid of your best people?

Optum has become way too top-heavy, reduce the amount of leadership you have. They spend their days in meetings and moving apps around on their desktops. When one of their reports comes to them with a problem, they don't have the answer because they... — read more 

https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/anesthesiologist-sues-optum-affiliated-oregon-asc-for-alleged-retaliation-firing.html

What about care advocate case managers that call the members. Are we safe?

I work on the UHC HEDIS team; we are just wrapping up the chart chase for the year. I have heard from a former co-worker that NCQA is saying that the HEDIS hybrid will be eliminated by 2030. UHC leadership has not addressed this with us at all. Has... — read more 

Word is these positions being targeted, level 29s and 30s with direct reports. Executives are tasked with identifying teams performing well and eliminating that position, hoping the team will continue to perform well without that role, and the Assoc... — read more