How Optum helps payers navigate new drug impact
The FDA consistently approves dozens of new medications each year, creating a steady flow of products entering the market — even if many do so quietly. Over time, some of these therapies begin to show up in real-world utilization, shifting treatment patterns and influencing overall costs. For payers, the key isn’t just knowing what’s new, but identifying which medications will actually affect claims, when that impact will start, and how to manage utilization to prevent disruptions in care.
Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault is focused on supporting that need. By combining clinical insight, claims data, and strategic guidance, we help payers answer the essential questions needed for effective claims management. With deep industry expertise and a commitment to injured workers and client success, we help distinguish meaningful trends from mere noise.