Insights
Thought leadership
Sharing our expertise, knowledge, and research-driven content
Experienced, respected, compassionate, and trusted
Our thought leaders are the skilled, forward-thinking professionals who support our ongoing efforts to lead the industry with our programs, products, and service solutions.
Caring for workers affected by climate change
Climate change poses significant risks to the workforce. In our recent white paper, we explore the health challenges workers face, and how Optum programs and teams work together to address an injured worker’s varied and often codependent needs.
Obesity in the workforce and GLP-1 medications
Breakthroughs in GLP-1 medications offer substantial health benefits for overweight injured workers. But clinical considerations and regulatory requirements can make authorization decisions more difficult. Our clinical team and policy experts are ready to help you navigate the evolving GLP-1 landscape while also focusing on best-in-class managed care strategies for your injured workers.
Leader Perspectives
Turning challenges into opportunities: A conversation with Matt Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer
Hear directly from Matt Wolfe, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, on how his career in PBM program development has prepared him for his new role, and how he is working to focus program offerings and establish strategic alliances to optimize quality and value for clients.
Lighting the path: The importance of behavioral health in injury recovery
Tron Emptage, MA, RPh, Chief Clinical Officer, and Robert Hall, MD, Corporate Medical Director, discuss the relationship between mental and physical health, related challenges and solutions, and how Optum works in different ways to “light the path” for injured persons by supporting their behavioral health throughout recovery.