It’s incredible how the focus is selling a brand and stock. When you hear the leaders talk about how Optum's work it’s a different world than the field work.

Does anyone have solid info if layoffs will happen this coming Thursday?

Do you guys have any business segments you’d like to see over turned? If so please comment them below! Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I tried to hit the resign button, it wouldn't let me. I tried to contact HR you can't get a person on the phone. Sc--w my manager. So I just turned my computer off, has anyone else done this? How long before they figure out I'm not turning it back... — read more 

Why is it the worst people I’ve worked with here in my 8 years time have all been from Florida?

Where can I sell patient information and company software details at/to? I prefer a rival company but I’m not opposed to dark web. Any information would be appreciated.

Humana is not renewing a couple states for 2025. (Plus BCBSM is leaving.) Not looking good for Navi in the layoff environment.

Are SW managers with Landmark getting laid off next week?

The Reaping is nigh! Mark your calendars for July 13th, 2024 because that's when Lady Luck (or perhaps not-so-Lady Luck) will decide who gets to volunteer for the prestigious (and slightly terrifying) Optum Games. Who wants to volunteer?

Has anyone ever been rehired after collecting severance? I'm applying back in after May 2 layoff. I know some will think that's crazy, but I have 15yrs in, and would like to keep that tenure and benefits, and I also need a paycheck!!! I am also... — read more 

I do. I don’t want to be a part of this train wreck anymore.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/community-health-centers-still-bogged-down-by-red-tape-after-unitedhealth-hack-2024-06-05/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2024/06/03/as-doctors-reel-from-cyberattack-ama-ponders-actions-against-unitedhealth/?sh=7ee96da77a7d

Is anyone having an issue getting unemployment benefits? I was told that earnings for several quarters in 2023 and 1st of 2024 were not submitted. Is anyone else having trouble?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/investigation-unitedhealth-hack-negligence-urged-100001221.html

Any naysayers look it up. "As of May 20, 2024, Optum announced that layoffs would occur in three waves, with some employees' last day of employment beginning on July 15 and the remaining layoffs ending on August 23. The layoffs include positions... — read more 

What I can't understand is the Board condoning his reckless and sordid business strategies. Governance with a palpable void of moral development!

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/steward-bankruptcy-optum-sale-timeline-objected-by-justice-department.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter

Apparently the senator doesn’t know that’s the UHC/Optum way. To put in adequate leadership in place, experience is not a consideration. “In the four-page letter, Wyden (D-OR) compared the incident to the compromise of SolarWinds and said... — read more 

Just saying...

Before the annual meeting on Monday, June 3. Whether you support the current board and executive compensation... or not, tell UHG.

The SEC set a major precedent in 2023, by holding SolarWinds’ chief information security officer responsible for the company’s lax cybersecurity. In contrast, Wyden urged regulators not to scapegoat UHG’s head of cybersecurity, who had not previously... — read more 

For those that were RIF’d from Home and community and April, what was the title of the meeting that they sent to you? Every time random meeting notifications came across its nerve-racking

Messaging is that ERA is not running lean enough. RIF coming on 6/10

Just curious on how many people actually got redeployed into new positions after the May 2 layoffs? Did you find their talents meetings/calls to really be helpful? Or was it all a joke to make them look better?

I'm feeling employees from the Change Healthcare transition that are affected from the cyber attack (outside of their control) may get redeployed. But, other employees from other Optum depts are being let go, so how can CHC employees be redeployed?... — read more 

Since people are asking, what’s the consensus on PT’s still working in preservice? Will they only keep nurses in these roles?

"put the patient, the member first" translated into UHG terms: "UnitedHealth argues algorithm lawsuit should be dismissed because patients didn’t spend years appealing... — read more 

Get ready for movement on home offices enforcement. Review policy. Also many will be required to work in the office environment nearest you. Includes management. Everyone figure out where your nearest office is located and discuss with your manager. — read more 

Ncm, cc,, and np roles are being trained for new duties and role changes. It is highly unlikely that they will be eliminated. They will be centralized and continue as internal uhg/optum employees. It’s everyone else that will need to be ready for a... — read more 

Any news on social work or social work managers be laid off? Why are they changing our attendance in huddle and changing BH huddle?

I propose we all now move into a force of non communication or the complete opposite, AKA death via compliance and make it so difficult and annoying your own management team starts improving things.

Ableto was in the previous round of layoffs in April. Any insight on AbleTo being in the next round? If so, what department? Will clinical services be affected?

Late meeting yesterday + internal email this morning confirming talks had yesterday. Disease Management, Utilization Management, Managed Care, Pharmacy, Health Education, CSD/IT and Quality Assurance (including MAs in lead roles) will experience... — read more 

In the CA Optum market, UHG real estate had plans to move employees from two current work buildings to one other building. This was to occur last week. The planned move was placed on hold, with no explanation per a company email. Interesting!🤔

AI/ML Engineers, Technical Managers, Directors, Reliability Engineers, Operations Engineers, Quality Engineers, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Dev Ops, IT, Etc Tired of working nights, weekends, holidays, and wearing more and more hats instead... — read more