Had our monthly meeting with the VP of RCM today and in the name of “being transparent” we were told they are looking into which roles can be offshored and actively doing testing for it. Between 6 and 9 months from now we may or may not be getting... — read more
EMCO Touch Base
Anyone else get the EMCO touch base call this afternoon?
Can't stop worrying about layoffs
It's so tiring to be focused on the possibility of losing your job 24/7. I'm always saving money to the point I can't enjoy my hobbies anymore. I don't know the last time I bought a book or a game because I can't justify the expense even if I can... — read more
Bringing the culture back!
What the he-l are these jokers on about? What even is "the culture"? "Bringing back a notion of taking that extra step." "You need to have a way of thinking about health care that is different from other products." "It's a different culture... — read more
Just watched our CFO speak, and uhh…
Guys? I’m worried our leaders might be stupid.
I'll never understand all the secrecy around layoffs
Why is it so hard to tell us in advance, or at least confirm which orgs will be affected? It's as if the goal is to keep us perpetually on edge. Do they truly believe this constant fear of losing your job somehow makes us more focused and productive?... — read more
Recent Layoffs and RRP
For those recently laid off that are bonus eligible, did they give you a bonus for all your 2025 work or offset you not getting one somehow?
401k match reduced
It looks like the rumors were true. Employee match on retirement was reduced to 3.5%. That flew right under the radar. Minimal/no raises or bonuses. Employee match ~50% of what other large companies offer. RTO wasted time and expense for no reason... — read more
2/19
I’m reading the layoff on 2/19 will be bigger than the one last month, and it will include Optum at Home staff that are grade level 27 and below. Anybody have information?
OptumTech townhall spectacular
I said clown shows 6 yrs ago. now its truly become one. Congrats all! we did well.
Risk value ops
Dr Frank mentioned layoffs on the “normal cadence” and said 90% should be done already. What is the normal cadence? Right before bonus rrp feb/march?
Wasn’t at the tech town hall, but…
Did those fu--ing dorks actually come out wearing medals?
Optum Tech Town Hall Out of Touch
Sorry you had to miss that summer Olympics game tickets you had. Here’s a want. I want leaders who aren't total mo--ns. I want leaders who don't cut their employees 401k match before their over inflated salary. I want a less toxic culture that... — read more
Town Hall 2/3
Can these clowns improve the stock price?
These guys are in the wrong business — should go to fake shows
All the metrics are about calls and volume of waste, no real outcomes.
Live example as how a company can be sunk
Focus on everything but solving real problems.
Ai Metrics?
Someone on here said something about usage of ai is going to be a performance metric for 2026 for everyone. Like how does this work? Anyone know yet? I did hear someone on my team today mention this but doesn’t know details.
Haven't heard anything new
Can we assume the cutting is done for a few weeks at least, or should we still be on high alert?
Optum, I’m disappointed.
Disappointed in your performance. See, I have expectations too, and you have not met them. I have quietly been evaluating, showing grace, providing feedback to no avail. You are formally moving to a PIP and I will be severing this relationship if... — read more
Michigan market
What day does the Michigan Landmark market close? Have you guys received notice yet?
February Update
Please share any information, dates for February. Thanks.
RRP and Merit are low this year, but don't worry!
Skeletor gave himself 61 million dollars for his compensation package this year. I'm sure that will trickle down to all of us, right? Right?
Unionize in Home & Community / navihealth /Optum
Many nurses and therapists working in Home and Community care have seen their roles change significantly over the past several years, especially since the buy out of naviHealth within care coordination roles - consisting of OTs/PTs/SLPs/RNs... — read more
Literally 0 benefit going beyond bare minimum
Guys don’t work after 4-5, don’t go in early, don’t give up nights with your family, don’t respond to emails outside of work hours, don’t be proactive. Can’t tell you how much I have given up for this company over the last few years and what is there... — read more
I'm calling their bluff
They're trying to stress us into resigning. My strategy is quiet quitting. I'll do just enough not to get fired outright. If they want me out, they'll have to pay for the privilege.
The Joke that is our inept leadership
To be honest it’s a shame how our leadership is approaching AI. AI truly has the capacity to make healthcare better but leadership just uses it as an excuse to nickel and dime employees. We are constantly forced to justify ourselves as to why... — read more
I used to only hate Sundays due to Mondays
Now I can't even properly relax on a Saturday due to Monday-related anxiety. What they're doing is destroying us, and they couldn't care less.
Mandated Quarterly AI Goals in MyGPS
Whats everyone putting for theirs? Does learning how to use Grok to make deep fakes of our dear leaders count as AI training?
Merit and RRP a Joke here!
We are being told if you are a 3 or a 4 this year for your merit increase expect somewhere from a 0-1%, what kind of a joke is this company (doesn’t even cover inflation here in Texas) yet they give those a*holes at the top millions of dollars in... — read more
How to manage Severance
I am getting 22 weeks of severance and I don’t want to lose it. However I may have the ability to come back and am in interviews next week. My last day is 2-6-26. If I ask this new division to wait until the 7 days after I sign my severance to offer... — read more
C-Suite Has Money. What they desperately want is respect.
Give them none. Skeletor, Cuervo Swerve-O, and SD have no compunction about making our experience as employees worse. From cutting our 401k match to delusional AI boosterism, they've demonstrated they are incapable of leading. Mock them for... — read more
I’m just tired of all this
Of this job, where I have to make decisions I don't agree with every day, each one taking a small piece of my soul. Of my manager, who seems to care more about pitting us against each other than the substance of the work, thinking it’ll somehow earn... — read more
Can one volunteer to be laid off?
For whatever reason, they don’t want to work anymore. Can they signify manager to have them in the laid off list. When is the latest to let them know (as layoff is normally planned ahead).
Layoffs are never an employees fault
Please remember this if you’re second-guessing yourself. You were not fired. You were removed because of lousy leadership that can only make itself look good by getting rid of as many people as possible to make the numbers look better. That’s all... — read more
SHARKS
The health insurance business is a mess, and no health-insurance company is a bigger mess than UnitedHealth Group UNH 1.61% . But with its shares down 17% this week, much of that mess may now be reflected in the stock price. The bad news started... — read more
Minneapolis RTO
In case people have not heard the directors of several LOBs have granted remote work during the time when everything in Minneapolis is going down.
Shout out to House Calls Dept
I just want to say how awesome and well needed housecalls department is. I had a call for a patient today and you guys are so organized and on top of things and such an important asset to this company!
Unemployment Su-ks
I’ve been unemployed for 11 months, and watching people I know announce new jobs or promotions makes me feel smaller every time... I want to feel happy for them, but instead I’m left with envy, frustration, and a quiet sadness that doesn’t really go... — read more