What You Should Know:
- Less than a week after the resignation of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) CEO Andrew Witty, two whistleblowers have come forward with significant evidence alleging that Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare (UHC), is engaged in dangerous and deceptive practices amounting to defrauding Medicare.
- The accusations detail a purported "playbook" employed by UHC that systematically delays or outright denies critical care to vulnerable nursing home patients to
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan
What You Should Know:
- Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference.
- Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Details of the Incident
According to law enforcement sources, Thompson was approaching the hotel when a gunman
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UnitedHealth Faces New Ransomware Threat After Alleged $22M Payment Failure
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealth Group is embroiled in a new ransomware saga, just as it recovers from a February attack, according to a blog post from threat intelligence firm SOCRadar.
- A hacking group called RansomHub claims to possess 4 terabytes of stolen data from UnitedHealth's subsidiary, Change Healthcare and is demanding a ransom to prevent its release.
RansomHub's Demands and Allegations
This data supposedly includes the personal details and medical records of
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Change Healthcare Attack: UHG Announces Restoration Timeline & Provider Relief
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealth Group (UHG) announced today significant progress in restoring Change Healthcare systems following a cyberattack that disrupted healthcare claims and payment processes nationwide.
- UHG urges all payers to adopt similar funding programs to address the critical short-term cash flow needs of healthcare providers.
Restoration Timeline
Pharmacy Services: Electronic prescribing, claim submission, and payment transmission are fully operational as of
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UnitedHealthcare Unveils UHC Hub to Streamline Health & Well-being Access for Employers and Employees
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealthcare today launched the UHC Hub, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies access to a vast network of health and well-being programs for both employers and employees.
- UHC Hub tackles two key challenges: managing the growing variety of employee health programs and empowering individuals to find and utilize resources effectively.
One-Stop Shop for Health & Wellness
The UHC Hub addresses a growing need for employers to provide more than just
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UnitedHealthcare, RUSH Health Form Medicare Advantage Relationship
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealthcare and RUSH Health announced a new relationship that will give UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan members network access to all RUSH Health locations in Illinois for the first time, effective immediately.
- The multi-year agreement, effective Oct. 1, provides UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan members with enhanced access to quality care and provides a new option as they choose which health plan best meets their healthcare needs
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UnitedHealthcare Accelerator Launches New Cohort of 10 Digital Health Startups
What You Should Know:
The UnitedHealthcare Accelerator program, announced its fifth cohort of 10 digital health startups to participate in its four-month collaborative mentorship-driven program.Selected startups will receive guidance from UnitedHealthcare and Optum executive, fundraising support, and $50k in capital. 90% of this year’s companies were founded by women and / or people of color.
Here is a look at UnitedHealthcare Accelerator’s 2023 program class:
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UnitedHealthcare Offers 24/7 Virtual Visits At No Additional Cost
What You Should Know:
UnitedHealthcare eliminates out-of-pocket costs for 24/7 Virtual Visits for eligible members enrolled in applicable fully insured employer-sponsored plans, starting July 1st. For UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in eligible fully insured plans, the coverage enhancement becomes available upon renewal and for newly effective plans, enabling more people to take advantage of $0 24/7 Virtual Visits.
UnitedHealthcare 24/7 Virtual Visits
With
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UnitedHealthcare and Peloton Expand Relationship to Reach 10 Million Members
What You Should Know:
- UnitedHealthcare and Peloton have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.
- Since originally launching the offer in 2021, UnitedHealthcare members are collectively completing over 1 million Peloton classes per month; among enrollees who have taken at least one class during a given month, members are taking an average of over three classes each week.
Provide Millions of More People With
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Techstars Relaunches Healthcare Accelerator in Los Angeles
What You Should Know:
- Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs announces today the relaunch of Techstars Healthcare sponsored by Cedars-Sinai, Point32Health, UCI Health, and UnitedHealthcare.
- The consortium-led accelerator program will be based in Los Angeles and select 12 high-growth startups to participate in its intensive 13-week program. Startups will receive capital,
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