I used to be very worried whenever there was a rumor about layoffs. However, the layoffs have become so frequent that I have become too numb to even care anymore. I think I'm not the only one? I can't say that I would like to be laid off, but being... — read more 

Anyone know if any docs have been included in the recent layoffs? I know no one is ever safe but wondering if any physicians have been included in the RIFs the past few weeks.

We have heard that Optum infusion pharmacy will be getting rid of their acute business and keeping chronic only. That will make lots of employees loose their current position as they will be eliminated. Is that lay-off possible May 18th?

Biggest perk of working here is the constant adrenaline rush. Will you survive this round? Am I next? Who is next? When is it happening again? Keeping us all on our toes all the time. Fuelling our fire to be even more productive. These new... — read more 

Is there a history of laying off teams within the CM programs? Our teams seem somewhat stable but nothing if certain.

Facts: Flat hiring, no additional FTE growth for the forseeable future. Planning underway for 8-10% reduction in force, eliminating low performers and teams, collapsing badly staffed spans/layers of leadership. Honestly this is badly needed to... — read more 

If you have lost of job or anticipate losing your job, please carefully review this information https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/workers

I'm just wondering how we're going to continue to function as everyone is overworked and exhausted. Can it get any more frustrating than when the boss says that we are not understaffed but we are actually lazy? It's so humiliating.

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly impact the job market and lead to layoffs in certain industries. Here are a few reasons why paying attention to AI development in terms of layoffs is... — read more 

What is the impact and implications of artificial intelligence on IT outsourcing? The outsourcing of IT brings inherent issues that can hinder enterprise operations, including security risks and slow response times. With technological advancement... — read more 

Unitedhealth Care / Optum makes their revenue from America's senior population. But, they don't want to spend money anymore by hiring America citizens. UHC/Optum would rather pay lower wages for sub-par customer service representatives from other... — read more 

Huge layoffs in June or July for all Optum teams (20-40%)

If everything is going offshore, the CSA'S need to get their stuff together. How can you say an account locked from you, but you leave notes.

As mentioned a couple of moths back in this page, another round of layoffs will come for OESS and OMNI starting June 01

New IT chief can’t even give a day’s break to his self promotion in unsocial media. Optum Behavioral should do some preventative intervention. It will be to late for the damage to the world.

Just curious if the offshore nurses know they are taking away our jobs or if they even care. I would think long and hard before taking a position with a company that only cares about profits and filling their pockets at our expense. Greed will cause... — read more 

Even those with current 5 star ratings with promotions may survive latest rounds of RIFs, but will need to take on all the extra work from others that are laid off. So, is it really worth it? __ OP @2lhi+1muyAhZS, I'm wondering the same thing. — read more 

The deep cuts will continue over the coming months. Leaders being asked to stack rank their teams. If you are not a black women, you are at risk.

Optum sent out an email thanking nurses 😂

June 01 or 15?

If Sir Witty and Dame Vivian with neo IT leadership really believe US healthcare is broken? We are real trouble.

Why did she get nuked as leader of EIS? Anyone else coming next?

If you are still working at Optum, your time with the company may be limited. It is important to understand that your years of service and loyalty will not guarantee job security. You will most likely find yourself replaced with a younger, less... — read more 

I work in a department where almost all of our managers have left this week to pursue other roles. Is this ominous?

If you have posted latest update on RIFs and included people names of this org, beware they will remove the posts. For example, there was a post mentioning 100 people were notified by a director and another 400 members impacted yesterday. That post... — read more 

Now that we bought Episource we will be outsourcing the coders.....

Any one from CH acquisition being impacted? Where to follow the news?

Any known information about layoffs today, 5/4/2023.

If you own shares of UHC you would have received a proxy vote due June 4th. If you don't vote, the board is recommending to vote AGAINST 3 items: Against a 3rd party racial equity audit AGAINST requiring a 3rd party political congruency... — read more 

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/arbitration-panel-hands-envision-victory-over-unitedhealth-awards-913m-judgment Who is guarding the hens house?

Hearing significant reorg coming to RX this week. Could see entire units dissolved including some “untouchables”

Medical coders: Medical coders are responsible for translating medical procedures and diagnoses into codes for billing and reimbursement purposes. With advances in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, AI could potentially automate... — read more 

I hear that 5/4 more layoffs will be happening on the Optum pharmacy side. Anyone hear anything more?

Since we are 0.009X and 100 trillion distance, 5/4 RIFs should be imminent.

The largest insider trading by Witty was on July 22, 2023. Easy guess- RIFs was well in the plan then.. read on - https://wallmine.com/people/47948/andrew-witty.amp Highlights - “The largest trade he's ever made was selling 11,376 units of... — read more 

I used to really like doing my job but while working here I started to think about a complete career change. Who wouldn't start hating their job next to arrogant and incompetent managers like we have here?

If you were laid off, you must learn about the WARN Act Search for postings on this site or search for articles as follows: "WARN ACT" and Illinois (or whatever your state) The WARN Act is a Federal law that indicates that, under certain... — read more 

In the news- “Former Optum Pacific West Amar Desai, MD, returned to Optum's parent company UnitedHealth after serving as president of healthcare delivery at CVS Health for less than six months. Dr. Desai is now serving as an adviser to United Health... — read more 

https://www.nysca.com/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&category=insurance-news&id=723:have-you-been-negatively-affected-by-united-healthcare-optum-practices-

Google reportedly eliminated some office snacks, including dried mangoes and M&Ms, in an effort to cut costs…. Premonition for here.