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Breakthrough treatments for menopause, Alzheimer’s and hemophilia
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5 questions: Optum Rx chief pharmacy officer
Michael Einodshofer addresses the risks, challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
4 more psoriasis drugs on the way
Psoriasis costs up 40% in 5 years. Will these drugs help?
Hemophilia: Extremely rare, extremely expensive
Better management strategies and new treatments emerge
Case study: 5/5 satisfaction on implementation
OptumRx earns 100% implementation score from City of Toledo
Four myths: Carving out specialty pharmacy
Integrating specialty pharmacy means better care, lower costs.
How the pandemic has changed pharmacy care
Learn how COVID-19 has accelerated the rise of home and virtual care.
Taking the Pain Out of Prior Authorization
How we are revamping the prescribing process
The New Model Of Personalized Care
Predictive analytics improves user experience and outcomes.
Newest regulations impacting pharmacy
View the recent activity at both the state and federal level.
A new approach to rising specialty costs
See how contracting with medical providers can reduce drug costs
Case study: Strategic formulary changes
How a third-party administrator helped clients save $6.49 PMPM.
How to control drug costs without compromising care
Explore three principles driving better pharmacy benefit decisions.
Don't Pay 5000% More for Commonly Available Generic Drugs
This widespread practice costs plans millions.
Drug pricing spotlight: Wound care
Combat against brand name products costing 125 times more.
Reducing disparities in care and outcomes
Achieving health equity is a community-wide effort.
Gene therapy: Big potential, big prices
New strategies needed as revolutionary but costly therapies emerge.
3 ways CRISPR will change the drug world
Pharmaceutical industry finding novel uses for gene editing tools
Will Diabetes Drugs Help Us Tackle Obesity?
Discover four things to know about new uses of GLP-1 drugs.
Outlook on oncology 2022
See how emerging trends, including a global pandemic, are reshaping the landscape of oncology care and medication.
How a client avoided $109M in pharmacy costs
View the Optum Rx Drug Pipeline Insights Report for 2022.
Managing diabetes gains an 8:1 return on investment
Learn how a third-party administrator’s client improved health outcomes and lowered costs.
Case Study: Advanced Pharmacy Audit Services
How a health plan saved more than $1 million
Personalized care: Focusing on the member
Hear from OptumRx chief of operations, Jon Mahrt
4 steps to limit infusion drug costs
Specialty drugs account for over half of all drug spending
Will these 4 new drugs re-shape the market?
Get the latest in this quarter’s Drug Pipeline Insights Report.
How to eliminate prescription waste
Achieve savings by targeting expensive, low-value drugs.
The big picture on cancer
How high cost oncology drugs are changing specialty pharmacy.
Optum Rx Customer Obsession Video
How one Optum Rx employee made the system work better for everyone
Optum Specialty Pharmacy & Optum Infusion Pharmacy Appeals
When patients are denied access to medications and treatments they need, the Optum Specialty Pharmacy and Optum Infusion Pharmacy Appeals Team is here to help
How to manage medication overload
Hear from a leader's perspective on how to manage polypharmacy.
Specialty drug prices giving you sticker shock?
See how Specialty Compass defuses exploding drug costs.
Creating connections through partnerships
Hear from an Optum Rx client on how we're partnering together for everyone we serve.
Smart formulary management
Developing and managing formularies that bring clinical and financial value
How our medication packaging helps the planet
New packaging saves CO2, water, energy, and plastic waste.
Controlling the unprecedented costs of gene therapies
See how you can leverage cost benefits from gene therapy.
Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence
By harnessing technology’s potential responsibly, we can better promote more equitable health outcomes.
5 questions: Premium Value formulary
Hear from OptumRx SVP of clinical & formulary services
Alternative funding: Real savings or problems?
See how much "free" drugs will actually cost you.
Quick-reference oncology drug guide
This interactive guide makes it easy for prescribers to find the drug information they need to get patients started on their therapy.
Regulatory developments in pharmacy 2022, 2023
We discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, the drug pricing executive order and other federal and state regulations passed in 2022. We also look ahead to 2023.
Navigating ‘The Great Resignation’
A Q&A about workforce trends, obstacles and solutions
Connect your patients to funds and support with FundFinder
Help your patients afford their medications and connect to funds from charitable organizations with FundFinder.
Tools for coping with depression
If you feel you’re struggling with depression, these tools are a starting point to help.
Biosimilars explained: 5 questions you’ve been asking
Get prepared for more biosimilars to come to market.
Reality check: New drugs will cost more
The trend toward complex biologic drugs continues.
Pharmacy Insights Podcast
Listen to our resident experts discuss critical industry challenges and the solutions you need to control rising drug costs.
4 key forces shaping the future of pharmacy
These emerging trends will help define the road ahead.
4 new drugs to watch this year
Breakthrough treatments for menopause, Alzheimer's and hemophilia are coming.
Inflammatory conditions: Trends, pipeline, management strategies
Hear leaders discuss trends for inflammatory conditions and gain insights on how the market is changing with a deep dive on pipeline, biosimilars, and care management strategies.
New rules to watch: Summer 2022
How the work of national and local lawmakers will impact you.
3 ways to deal with escalating drug costs
Innovations custom built for today’s specialty challenges.
5 approaches to address prescription affordability
Watch our On-Demand webinar to learn about 5 key solutions designed to attack the affordability challenges your members face head on.
Building new possibilities for infusion care
How we are exceeding the evolving needs of the home parenteral nutrition market
A better path to managing specialty
Learn the actions you can take today to better manage spend and trend while finding the right care for those who need it most
Breaking through vaccine fatigue: Top 4 reasons to get yours
New flu and Covid bugs are coming. Time to boost your immunity.
3 new drugs to watch this fall
As the year begins to close, we highlight three essential pipeline drugs with an expected U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision this fall.
Fighting the tide of opioid overdose
The rate of drug overdose death involving opioids has spiked. See how Optum is the first in the industry to demonstrate expertise in opioid management.
Celebrating American Pharmacists Month
Hear from 5 pharmacists on how they’re advancing patient care.
Keeping your data secure is mission critical
See how we help prevent costly, disruptive cyberattacks.
Addressing pharmacy issues that matter to you
From specialty pharmacy to drug affordability, our experts tackle your biggest pharmacy challenges.
Unlocking the promise of personal medicine
See how a peek at your genes enables more precise prescribing.
Which Rules Will Impact Pharmacy in 2023?
2023 is already a busy year for pharmacy regulation. Read about the latest regulations that could impact you and your pharmacy benefit plan.
3 new first-in-class therapies coming
See how innovation is driving the latest product development.
Specialty Pharmacy 101
Specialty pharmacies deliver high-touch services to help patients stay adherent to treatment plans and live healthier lives.
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