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

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, what has been announced and what is going to be announced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWR32kFHmI 100x Whistleblow now to the DOJ Tip Line!

Thinking about jumping the ship, i have major concerns about the direction and position (not to mention the execs).

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

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

This would follow the most recent algorithm for RIFs. Any intel??

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.

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?

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 

What I heard

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 

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 

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 

Seriously guys, are we cooked? Is there some genius plan to split up and sell off the company in parts so some of us keep our jobs or is ELT going to run it into the ground through AI, offshoring, and layoffs?

It turned out to be one of the more efficient ways to chase people away for free.

Will Optum follow Amazon's playbook and other companies to expand RTO beyond MN and DC? https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/amazon-tells-thousands-of-employees-to-relocate-or-resign/ar-AA1H6Ozv

I was hired in as full telecommute and have never worked in an office with this company. I live in a very rural area. How would I “return to an office”?? I looked and there is no optum or UHG buildings even in the biggest city near me. How would that... — read more 

Optum acquired Episource in 2023. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/major-us-healthcare-data-provider-hit-by-data-breach-over-5-million-patients-affected-here-s-what-we-know/ar-AA1H2mjG?cvid=341B88C1D1584EA0A3058D1B5C1DEB99&ocid=hpmsn

I guarantee the recent RTO order for Minneapolis and DC hybrid employees is only the beginning. I predict this fall there will be no more remote designation if you live in these areas and everyone will be going into the office. And, as noted in the... — read more 

July 17 is the next day for purging. Optum Insight & Tech and all of UHC will be hit. GL 29,30,31 without directs.

Is there a single person here who actually worked less from home? I know that's not true for me. I'm basically available throughout the entire day. I respond to emails, jump on quick calls, handle tasks immediately, all while at home. At the office... — read more 

Something big is afoot, anyone know what? My prediction, they merge it all under one thing, cross train HC (although the decision makers with no clinical comprehension who get a great idea to justify their position, don’t understand these HC NPS... — read more 

Heard through multiple channels. Managers with affected people on their teams are getting this email. It wouldn't shock me if there were a larger RTO push. When employee morale is already low, how do we improve it? Force employees to go in office... — read more 

Did anyone else get the invite for my path and career center or just me? Optum insight is my area

The latest rumor is that it’s just contractors being affected, but nothing solid yet.

The broadway show started. Clap for job security.

this board is designed to talk about layoffs. saying, "can anyone confirm [rumor X]?" is not: fear mongering, bullying, causing issues. it's asking, "is there rain in the forecast?" I get that there's a big push to hate people who ask... — read more 

Anyone have any details about who will be impacted? Heard through the grapevine a huge number of layoffs will occur mid-July and OI will be the most impacted.

After years of giving I had a non profit reach out to me about a check they received. Evidently, Benevity takes a large cut of our donation match and the recipients just receive a check in the mail with no explanation, no contact information, and... — read more 

Can anyone confirm if the 6/19 layoff rumors are true?

Has anyone been given any direction on where we are headed for the long term? Particularly for field based APPs?

I was part of layoffs this spring, and it took me about 6 weeks but I’ve been at my new job for almost a month and it’s like night and day. Supportive leadership, ethics and compliance training with an intro by the CEO and CFO, commitment to DEI, and... — read more