QQ... The Hippocratic oath doesn't explicitly prevent a doctor from lying but modern medical ethics do emphasize transparency and honesty. Does a UHG employment contract supersede the hippocratic oath, or are doctors when asked in a deposition... — read more
LCRA meeting right now
What is this guy even talking about? Oh yay AI? sorry no one wants you here.
Reporting to offshore in tech
Not laid off (yet), but just found out I and others are moving under offshore director. I'm a 29. Dusting off resume now. I've worked for this company since 2009, and this is the thank you.
Rumor about losing RRP below Grade 27?
I heard on this site before starting next year grades under 27 will not get RRP. Where is a policy or information on this or is this just a rumor?
Salary tool - updated policy
Go in sparq to Employee Resources - Pay and Benefits Home - Pay Programs then select “Grade-Based Salary Ranges” Someone was asking last week where it went. Last updated Jun 27 2025
Any updated info on JULY RIF
Has anyone heard an updates on the JULY RIF? As some of the posts have said, i wonder int he bill passing will make these RIFs even more widespread. Any info appreciated:)
Thoughts on US communication
Thoughts on the US Communication sent from SH last week? I pray there will be a positive change for US employees
Any new details on the telecommute policy update?
I’m still completely confused.
Congress cuts UHG revenue...
We had a hiring spree of 32+ ICs in the lobbying office under the new admin. Now this bill passes, stripping billions of healthcare spend that will directly hit multiple parts of our org both revenue and margin? It hits direct revenue and the... — read more
Being re-orged
Anyone have advice? I start new team Monday. Was just informed two days ago. Wow.
Salary range tool is gone
Did anyone else notice that the salary range tool is gone?
Telecommute policy
Telecommuter policy updated 4 days ago. WHY?!
Corporate Email - potential job loss
Has anyone received a corporate email from Viva Engage adding you to a community page? It takes you to a video about preparing to lose my job.
Payroll from different name?
My direct deposit goes in 2 days early on payday weeks and today it said it was from UnitedHealthCare, NOT Optum like it always has before. Is this related to the switch to MyHR, or are they having to pay payroll out of a different pot?
Payroll
Why does my direct deposit now say UnitedHealtcare and not Optum? Anyone else?
Talent reviews… again?
Enterprise Clinical Services. We received an email back in May to do them as usual, no big deal. Yesterday multiple teams received an email to do them again and to tell everyone to update their Career Stories by July 11. I don’t want to create false... — read more
Another reorg coming, another set of buzzwords to learn
We're exhausted from constant change that changes nothing outside of shrinking the workforce. The only true constant is more work for already stretched teams.
Thoughts on LHC Group/OPTUM future?
Good old boys club, excessive LHC VPs, RVPs, C-Suite. What’s in store for LHC once Optum fully takes over?
Landmark/HBMC
Any insight if they will be impacted by layoffs on 7/17?
July Layoffs
Brace for shock! 29s and 30s as well as others. Notifications 7/17.
Giving feedback to your manager is like walking a tightrope
I want to be honest about all the things that need to and could improve but I also don't want to step on any landmines. I don't know about others, but my manager is not exactly receptive, but some things need fixing. It really shouldn't be this hard... — read more
Any updates on RTO
Any updates on RTO, what has been announced and what is going to be announced
DOJ reveals largest coordinated healthcare fraud effort in agency history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWR32kFHmI 100x Whistleblow now to the DOJ Tip Line!
Where do you see Optum 5 years from now?
Thinking about jumping the ship, i have major concerns about the direction and position (not to mention the execs).
The good old boys club continues
Proving once again the price of admission into United Healthcare/Optum’s C-Suite is a DUI, arrest and conviction!! I wish you could make this stuff up! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_H._Conway
I need more than a weekend to wind down
A week of stress, madness, and 2+ hours of daily overtime, paired with the constant sound of an axe swirling above your head, can’t be erased in just two days. Just as you start to relax, usually sometime on Sunday afternoon, the thoughts creep in... — read more
Leadership
Wow truly inspiring how far sheer incompetence and a loud mouth can take someone. It must be exhausting pretending to lead while doing absolutely nothing of value. You’ve mastered the art of saying the wrong thing at the worst time, and somehow still... — read more
Promotions
Not sure if someone can confirm? I have heard that there are shifts with remote workers. For any type of promotion they will now only first consider: Internal canidate- local MN hybrid Internal candidate- remote worker External candidate-... — read more
Is Amar Desai next on the RIF list?
From Reuters, posted yesterday after the closing bell: UnitedHealth appoints new CEO to run health services division NEW YORK (Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group's health services segment, Optum Health, will be led by Patrick Conway, according to an... — read more
Pacific Northwest ISNP is in trouble
The same leadership that tanked IESNP is taking over as ISNP clinical lead as the current one is going to part time Everyone has no confidence and layoffs expected
You know what will pi-s off people even more that already work 70+ hours a week nights/weekends and on call 24/7?
Lets make them go back to the office for even less work life balance. So glad I got laid off and have now found a much better position. There is no stability with this company any longer unless you are one of the managers favorites, otherwise they... — read more
More RIFs July?
This would follow the most recent algorithm for RIFs. Any intel??
Fidelis patients in NY not being managed……..
In NY, not enough HBMC providers to manage Fidelis patients. I hope Fidelis realizes this sooner rather than later. Certainly they should not renew the contract. Posting this in case any Fidelis management checks this forum.
Prior Authorization Reform Pledge by Insurers
Kennedy is leading the prior authorization reform and insurers have pledged to cooperate. For people who work in prior auth, how will this affect your job?
Two weeks' notice
I'm thinking of putting in my two weeks but worried they’ll walk me out immediately. My new job wants me to start mid-July. Anyone who quit recently, did they let you finish out your notice period? Don’t want to leave cash on the table if I... — read more
I’d take any option at this point
Honestly, getting laid off wouldn’t be the worst, it’d at least mean I don’t leave empty-handed. I’m willing to take almost any job, just not this one, and definitely not at this company. If it doesn’t have anything to do with the health industry... — read more
I wouldn’t wish this place on anyone
Doing the work of three people with no support and a constant cloud of layoffs hanging overhead. Leadership only shows up when the numbers drop, and even then, it's just to assign blame. The best part is they’re somehow surprised when people burn out... — read more
If they offered a parachute would you go? Be honest ;)
This is specific to folks that fall under the rules in UHG for a parachute, which are 55 years old and 10 years of service. If someone in that category were offered one would you take it? The risk of taking it is you may never get another job that... — read more