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UnitedHealth Group ($UNH) Surpasses EPS Expectations Amid Revenue Shortfall; Strategic Moves Signal Growth United Healthcare reported a mixed FY-2024 performance with revenue at $100.81B, slightly below the $101.73B forecast. However, EPS rose to $6.81, surpassing expectations of $6.74. Key Highlights: 1?? Strategic Market Expansion: The company is making significant strides in Medicare Advantage, OptumHealth, and Medicaid. OptumHealth aims to serve 5.4 million value-based care patients by FY25, marking a 650k increase from FY24. Domestic commercial offerings saw a 2.4 million increase, driven by self-funded plans for large employers. Medicaid redetermination has also bolstered membership. 2?? Financial Performance and Growth: OptumHealth's revenue is projected to grow from $105 billion in FY24 to $117 billion in FY25. With a robust balance sheet, United Healthcare deployed $17 billion for growth and returned $16 billion to shareholders in FY24. The company targets a long-term growth rate of 7%-9%. 3?? Cost Management Challenges: The company faces challenges with Medicaid timing, high-cost medications, and hospital coding intensity. The medical care ratio is expected to rise to 86.5% in FY25. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a crucial role in managing drug costs. 4?? Digital Transformation: A 66% increase in mobile app visits highlights a shift towards digital engagement. Investments in digital tools, including the top-ranked UHC app, are expected to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. 5?? Operational Efficiency and Risk Management: United Healthcare is addressing operational efficiency and risk management through strategic planning. Challenges such as cyber attacks and South American operations have contributed to financial strain, but stabilization in specialty prescribing trends aligns with the FY25 outlook. What are your thoughts on United Healthcare's strategic direction and growth potential? Share your insights in the comments. #UnitedHealthcare #InvestorInsights #GrowthStrategy #UNH

United Healthcare's recent performance highlights key strategic moves that could interest investors, particularly in Medicare Advantage and OptumHealth. I believe their focus on market expansion and digital transformation, alongside a robust financial strategy, positions them well for future growth. However, challenges in cost management and operational efficiency remain critical areas to watch. For a deeper dive into their strategic direction and growth potential, I encourage you to check out the full post.

?? Did you know value-based care models are slashing healthcare costs by 12% and reducing hospital admissions by 26%? UnitedHealth Group’s latest report highlights the power of data analytics in driving these results. Sophisticated analytics tools are critical for identifying high-risk patients, managing chronic conditions, and providing real-time insights for providers. This kind of data intelligence is essential for optimizing outcomes and accelerating the shift from fee-for-service models. Bottom line? The future of healthcare is data-driven. Are your analytics up to the task? ?? https://bit.ly/4eLiPkM via Healthcare Finance Company #SDoH #HealthInsurance #HealthTech

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Hey Y'all, Building off a post from Terry Fletcher CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCS-P CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA PACS QMPM on Optum's earnings, here is a report from Becker's that shows HCA, Tenet, and Optum. HCAs net income for the second quarter of 2024: $1.5 billion Tenet's net income for the second quarter of 2024: $259 Optum's operating earnings: $3.9 billion While these payors are showing staggering profits, many medical practices are grappling with decreasing reimbursement rates, making it harder to keep their doors open and provide quality care. Please share/repost if you feel others will benefit from this information. #HealthInsurance #Healthcare #ReimbursementRates #PracticeManagement #HealthcareFinance #PatientCare #CHCS https://lnkd.in/eADpaBwk

The success of payer #VBC initiatives hinges on a robust digital infrastructure capable of supporting diverse reimbursement strategies and facilitating transactions among a broad network of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, social service organizations, and #CBOs. By integrating advanced and actionable analytics with this solid operational foundation, payers can construct a comprehensive data and network ecosystem that underpins effective VBC contract management and network optimization. #acoflex, #flex, #vbc, #vbaforvbc, #vba , #valuebasedcare, #alternativepayments, #wholepersoncare, #contractbuilder, #valuebasedinfrastructure, #dataengineering, #datascience, #interoperability, #fhir , #hl7 , #edi , #unstructureddata Rahul Sharma, Lynn Carroll, Deepti Sharma ,CPC CMHP, Mohan Badkundri, Karthik Kanakaraj, Kimberly Shepard, Eric D. Young, John Layne, Carl King, Amol Bapat, MD, FACC, Michael Roach, Steve Grieco, Reese Feuerman, David Bartley, Ryan Smith, Saleem Tahir, Brian Norris MBA, RN, FHIMSS, Sree Ghantasala, Caryn Tomer, David Wolf, MBA https://lnkd.in/e34C2SYd

Healthcare providers face a tough challenge: proving their value to payers while securing fair reimbursement. On the flip side, payers struggle to ensure their networks meet adequacy requirements. We’re tackling both challenges head-on with The Tribunus Health Method: Data, Differentiation, and Diligence. Here’s how it works:? ?? Data: We analyze provider performance, market trends, and payer network gaps.? ?? Differentiation: Using the proven Get/Who/To/By framework, we craft tailored strategies that highlight provider strengths and address payer needs.? ?? Diligence: Armed with insights, we negotiate fair reimbursement and advocate for inclusion in payer networks. Why it works: - Providers get the advocacy they need to stand out. - Payers benefit from improved network adequacy, quality metrics, and cost savings. Curious how we’ve turned these principles into success stories? Check out our latest blog post to dive deeper into our method—and see the win-win in action. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eKPSfTUe #PayerContracting #Healthcare #PayerNetworks #ProviderAdvocacy

The healthcare industry is facing a harsh reality — while hospitals are struggling to operate on razor-thin margins, UnitedHealth Group just reported a staggering $6.1 billion profit in Q3. Hospitals and health systems across the country are fighting to stay afloat, often operating in the red due to rising costs, reimbursement challenges, and relentless staffing shortages. Despite these financial pressures, they are still providing care to underserved communities and handling increased patient demand. Meanwhile, large payers like UnitedHealth continue to post massive quarterly profits. It’s clear that the imbalance between insurers and providers is widening, and it’s the front-line caregivers and patients who feel the strain. How much longer can this continue? As hospitals face mounting financial stress, the need for better alignment between payers and providers has never been more critical. The current model is unsustainable, and without changes, we may see more hospital closures and reduced access to care. We need a more equitable healthcare system — one where both hospitals and insurers can thrive, and most importantly, where patients are the priority. #healthcarefinance #revenuecycle #healthcarereform #beckershealthcare #sustainablehealthcare

When it comes to reimbursement, the deck has largely been stacked against providers. However, they have a powerful ace up their sleeve: data. In this article, Ventra Health highlights five essential metrics that can help facility-based physician groups track their performance, mitigate risks and better understand their payer landscapes. Learn how these metrics can unlock better insights and empower smarter decisions for your practice. https://hubs.ly/Q02PxJP10

Tidbits from UnitedHealth's quarterly earnings filing: * We expect to continue to incur direct response costs and experience business disruption impacts over the remainder of the year, including costs to continue to restore Change Healthcare’s services and the impact of suspended care management activities. * ?For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we incurred $593 million of direct response costs, including network restoration and increased medical care expenditures, as we suspended some care management activities to help care providers with their workflow processes. Optum Insight also experienced estimated business disruption impacts of $279 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, reflecting lost revenue... * In the first quarter 2024, as a result of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, we incurred $340 million of medical costs related to the temporary suspension of some care management activities, impacting our UnitedHealthcare and Optum Health businesses, to help care providers with their workflow processes.... https://lnkd.in/eBuA2YSH