https://www.beckerspayer.com/m-and-a/optum-pitches-merger-with-home-health-provider-amedisys.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=6188A0242256G0A Expect more RIFs if this deal goes through ..

Most of the new contractors are sub contractors. They are body shopped from other small staffing companies.

HR/Mgmt or AI? Whichever, people have a right to vent, this company has the worst healthcare benefits of any major corporation I have worked at and I have worked at several, that’s ironic! This company gives the worst merit increases of any... — read more 

I thought this was supposed to be a form of really good information but it has become a form of complaining and negative attitude and just condemning. I’ve been here over 30 years I get all the feels and what people are saying, but let’s make this an... — read more 

Just when I think that it couldn't get any more stressful here, this place surprises me. Have you ever worked in an unhealthier atmosphere than here? Unfortunately, people decide to quit only when the enormous stress clearly starts to affect their... — read more 

Hello. I can't remember back that far, 8+ years, does/did Optum require us to sign an arbitration agreement?

I never thought I'd be one of those people who hate their jobs with a fiery passion, but here I am. Optum managed to break me. I loved my job, but after suffering so much abuse and mistreatment here, I'm now dreading every new workday. Things... — read more 

Many of the lengthy posts here appear to pass the ChatGPT smell tesT. Beware!

Curious if anyone has another FT job.

Just can not take the spots out of the leopard... A good laugh for a Sunday morning... Read on.. https://www.fiercepharma.com/sales-and-marketing/glaxosmithkline-ceo-says-hq-british-execs-knew-nothing-of-china-fraud Top "chief" wanted to transform... — read more 

What factors contribute to your decision to stay with the company instead of seeking other opportunities? Stability: Despite the frequent layoffs, the company offers a level of stability that is hard to find elsewhere. This stability provides a... — read more 

On a lighter note (sadly) those in charge believing in AI will take over after RIFs - read on https://apple.news/Augx9qsyvQ8yHBTzoc1wuVg Years of institution knowledge lost with RIFs and yet the promotion of AI is liken putting the cart in front of... — read more 

Is it possible that so many people want to be laid off or am I imagining things? I don't understand why anyone would want to lose their job at this moment?

Well, I didn't hear of any layoffs, and I am still here....

Looking for info on how things are at LHI. Any better off there than at optum?

I hear more layoffs and restructuring will happen tomorrow 6/1. Anyone else hear the same?

I am about done with this company, my supervisor and manager suck. Now they put the biggest di-k in a position he shouldn't be in. We are screwed. I told my supervisor to leave me the he-l alone. I am meeting the goals, and she wants to give me at... — read more 

If you're an internal coder your days are numbered. When we bought Episource we also planned on outsourcing ALL our coding in clinical (HCC, HEDIS, etc....) brush off your resume,

My fellow Americans, Today is YOUR day. Today is the day to stand up for America! Do you know a company that sent American jobs to other countries? Many states have passed laws making it unlawful for employees (and contractors) in other countries... — read more 

Curious as to why I can find nothing when I look on MN’s Warn Notice for United or Optum-I thought they were required to report there??

Townhall was a joke! There was an excellent moment to acknowledge layoffs, it was skirted. Who hired this compulsive pos, low in substance. Oh btw he can’t let go of teenager selfie OCD.

I see so many of you breaking your backs working for nothing. Too often you will work 50+ hours a week with little to no compensation for that. Promotions are rare, as are bonuses. There is no room for growth or career advancement within Optum. So... — read more 

We have heard this Thursday will be the day for “restructuring”. Many front end ppl will be gone (intake/benefits etc). Anyone else heard this?

Just know that offshore works Medicaid behavioral, medical, and dental claims for a variety of states. From State of Alaska all the way to the State of Wisconsin. Corporate is playing a very nasty game with us.

Alot of my team members and managers have been moved to another team. Why? Everything is hush hush. Are the ones left getting laid off?

No one wants to work at a place where they constantly have to fear losing their job. I don't have any motivation anymore. My boss acts as if we should be grateful to be working here, although I believe there are also those who have realized that... — read more 

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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/20/how-unitedhealth-group-grew-bigger-than-the-nations-biggest-banks.html

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606226-unitedhealth-group-stock-undervalued-free-cash-flow-machine If the investors only knew the “truth” - nothing but an org built on house of cards in the last few years ( if not longer)..

Anyone know anything about what’s happening in Dr. Frank’s group? Specially risk adjustment center of excellence

I assume I will get chopped at the neck here soon. Risk adjustment operations team. With the 2024 advanced notice and model changes I know it’s only a matter of time before RA efforts all get scaled back, not to mention the economy collapsing under... — read more 

Today my four year-old turned to me gravely and asked "Daddy, what does 100x mean?" And when I told him "It's Sandeep's bonus multiplier if he hits his RIF targets", he started crying.

Fall in line, Comrade, and do not question Dear Leader, lest you be sent to the reëducation camps. For we love Dear Leader. Without His firm and steady hand we would still be wandering in the tech wilderness. We feel shame for our past tech... — read more 

Just heard 5/18 had more layoffs as expected in the ECS BH areas. Next should be 6/1. I have only heard thus far of Edgar (over all of ECS). Anyone else?

UnitedHealth Group revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2023 was $91.931B, a 14.7% increase year-over-year. UnitedHealth Group revenue for the twelve months ending March 31, 2023 was $335.944B, a 12.9% increase year-over-year. ... — read more 

This is one of the least transparent companies I have ever worked for. Was this place always like this? Instead of sharing the information with their employees, the company is letting its employees needlessly stress out while trying to make sense... — read more 

Just got the word that another round of layoffs will be coming to anyone who isn’t cross-trained in different platforms. If this sounds like you, I suggest you come up with a backup plan immediately.

Heard from a reliable source that someone did an analysis of his recent presentations and they were indistinguishable from what ChatGPT could produce. Just think of the money the company will save! And I, for one, welcome our new ChatGPT... — read more 

Related to this? Google is appealing an NLRB decision to categorize it as a "joint employer" of Cognizant staff.