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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reports developments across its UnitedHealthcare health coverage business and Optum health services operations. Recurring updates include health plan administration, prior authorization simplification, electronic submission standards, care-management practices and initiatives aimed at reducing administrative friction for members and care providers.
Company news also covers UnitedHealthcare community and provider collaborations, including rural care support, maternal health access, housing-related health programs for older adults and member navigation tools. Product and service updates include digital health capabilities such as the generative AI companion Avery, along with broader disclosures about transparency, accountability and the company’s role in medical benefits, clinical services, pharmacy services, data and health care analytics.
Nevada has selected Health Plan of Nevada, a UnitedHealthcare company, to manage its Medicaid program in Clark and Washoe counties starting Jan. 1, 2022. This four-year contract includes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Medicaid expansion. The plan will serve over 600,000 eligible adults and children, focusing on integrated care and improving health outcomes. UnitedHealthcare currently serves approximately 1 million people in Nevada through various health plans.
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board has declared a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, payable on September 21, 2021. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 13, 2021 will receive this dividend, reflecting the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders. UnitedHealth Group continues to focus on enhancing health care services through its two key platforms: UnitedHealthcare for insurance coverage and benefits, and Optum for technology-enabled health services.
UnitedHealthcare has partnered with the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) to launch a maternal health initiative in Tennessee, supported by $280,000 in funding. This program aims to address maternal hypertension and hemorrhage through simulation training in hospitals and enhance remote monitoring for perinatal patients using the Babyscripts app. Notably, Tennessee's maternal mortality rate is among the highest nationally, with significant disparities affecting Black women. This initiative is part of UnitedHealthcare's broader strategy to improve maternal health outcomes across the U.S.
The United Health Foundation has partnered with North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) in a three-year, $3.3 million initiative to improve behavioral health access in Port Angeles, Washington. This grant aims to provide services to 1,000 K-12 students through a mobile medical unit and expand the Community Paramedicine program. The initiative responds to rising mental health concerns exacerbated by COVID-19, with goals to prevent over 400 avoidable emergency department visits and significantly increase the number of students receiving behavioral health services.
Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), under UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is granting $1 million to six local organizations in Nevada as part of its Empowering Health initiative. This funding aims to enhance access to care for uninsured and underserved communities. Nationwide, UnitedHealthcare is allocating $11.4 million across 18 states to tackle food insecurity, social isolation, and behavioral health issues. Since 2018, more than $40 million has been invested in these grants, benefiting over 6 million people, with a commitment to reduce health disparities and enhance community health.
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UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has allocated $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to five Texas organizations to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities. This initiative contributes to a total of $11.4 million in grants across 18 states, supporting efforts against food insecurity and promoting health literacy. Grant recipients include Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and Mental Health America of Greater Houston, addressing critical health and social needs exacerbated by the pandemic. Since 2018, UnitedHealthcare has invested over $40 million in such initiatives, impacting over 6 million people.
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