Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

HR question around Optum providers/MDs

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 

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.

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:)

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.

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 

July Layoffs

Brace for shock! 29s and 30s as well as others. Notifications 7/17.

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

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.

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 

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