Is the point of Change Healthcare to automate everything possible? Should I be worried as a nurse working for Optum that Change with try to bot my job?
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OPTUM Insight and Change Health merger-Stream line= eliminate and cut costs/jobs.
The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2021, subject to Change Healthcare shareholders’ approval. "Together we will help streamline and inform the vital clinical, administrative and payment processes on which health care providers and payers depend to serve patients,” said Andrew Witty, President of UnitedHealth Group and CEO of Optum in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Change Healthcare’s highly skilled team to create a better future for health care.”
The new OptumInsights CEO is notorious for cutting expenses and maximizing profits. In other words, expect layoffs as always. Automation always happens everywhere. The potential for automation with Change and Optum is very big. If you're scared, you probably have good reason to be. I'd always look for an out if you can. These are big money makers and money making will be their priority.
I work at Change Healthcare . Iam worried too, it's always the uncertainty of what's to come after the transaction .