Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Pre-service coordinators/PCRs

Meeting invites were sent out yesterday to all PCRs. There were 3 different meeting invites and I’m not sure if they all fall on 7/17. There’s nothing that can be done by worrying, but my gut instincts tell me this isn’t a good sign. — read more 

Endless restructurings

Is there ever going to be a point where we're actually done? Where we're finally structured the right way? On a related note, when do the people behind all these failed restructures start facing consequences for constantly getting it wrong? Is that... — read more 

On coming layoffs, both soft and official

I'm a little concerned about the critical thinking skills of the rank and file around here. Leaders, sure, but that's more a sociopathic lack of empathy, but people on here? Yes, any formal layoff in July was in the works before BBB. That said... — read more 

Burnout is everywhere right now

The expectations keep going up while support keeps dropping. People are stretched thin and it's starting to show in every possible way. You can’t keep pushing without something breaking.

HR question around Optum providers/MDs

QQ... The Hippocratic oath doesn't explicitly prevent a doctor from lying but modern medical ethics do emphasize transparency and honesty. Does a UHG employment contract supersede the hippocratic oath, or are doctors when asked in a deposition... — read more 

Reporting to offshore in tech

Not laid off (yet), but just found out I and others are moving under offshore director. I'm a 29. Dusting off resume now. I've worked for this company since 2009, and this is the thank you.

Salary tool - updated policy

Go in sparq to Employee Resources - Pay and Benefits Home - Pay Programs then select “Grade-Based Salary Ranges” Someone was asking last week where it went. Last updated Jun 27 2025

Any updated info on JULY RIF

Has anyone heard an updates on the JULY RIF? As some of the posts have said, i wonder int he bill passing will make these RIFs even more widespread. Any info appreciated:)

Congress cuts UHG revenue...

We had a hiring spree of 32+ ICs in the lobbying office under the new admin. Now this bill passes, stripping billions of healthcare spend that will directly hit multiple parts of our org both revenue and margin? It hits direct revenue and the... — read more 

Being re-orged

Anyone have advice? I start new team Monday. Was just informed two days ago. Wow.

Payroll from different name?

My direct deposit goes in 2 days early on payday weeks and today it said it was from UnitedHealthCare, NOT Optum like it always has before. Is this related to the switch to MyHR, or are they having to pay payroll out of a different pot?

Payroll

Why does my direct deposit now say UnitedHealtcare and not Optum? Anyone else?

Talent reviews… again?

Enterprise Clinical Services. We received an email back in May to do them as usual, no big deal. Yesterday multiple teams received an email to do them again and to tell everyone to update their Career Stories by July 11. I don’t want to create false... — read more 

July Layoffs

Brace for shock! 29s and 30s as well as others. Notifications 7/17.

The good old boys club continues

Proving once again the price of admission into United Healthcare/Optum’s C-Suite is a DUI, arrest and conviction!! I wish you could make this stuff up! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_H._Conway

I need more than a weekend to wind down

A week of stress, madness, and 2+ hours of daily overtime, paired with the constant sound of an axe swirling above your head, can’t be erased in just two days. Just as you start to relax, usually sometime on Sunday afternoon, the thoughts creep in... — read more 

Leadership

Wow truly inspiring how far sheer incompetence and a loud mouth can take someone. It must be exhausting pretending to lead while doing absolutely nothing of value. You’ve mastered the art of saying the wrong thing at the worst time, and somehow still... — read more 

Promotions

Not sure if someone can confirm? I have heard that there are shifts with remote workers. For any type of promotion they will now only first consider: Internal canidate- local MN hybrid Internal candidate- remote worker External candidate-... — read more 

Is Amar Desai next on the RIF list?

From Reuters, posted yesterday after the closing bell: UnitedHealth appoints new CEO to run health services division NEW YORK (Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group's health services segment, Optum Health, will be led by Patrick Conway, according to an... — read more 

Pacific Northwest ISNP is in trouble

The same leadership that tanked IESNP is taking over as ISNP clinical lead as the current one is going to part time Everyone has no confidence and layoffs expected

Fidelis patients in NY not being managed……..

In NY, not enough HBMC providers to manage Fidelis patients. I hope Fidelis realizes this sooner rather than later. Certainly they should not renew the contract. Posting this in case any Fidelis management checks this forum.

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