Tag: Vertical integration
Is the nation’s largest payor becoming a closed system?
UnitedHealth Group's transformation into a closed healthcare system, driven by its subsidiary Optum, raises concerns about reduced competition, patient choice, and fairness, emphasizing the need for providers to secure protective...
PBMs may represent everything wrong with U.S. healthcare
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which claim a significant portion of healthcare spending, exemplify the broader exploitation by intermediaries in U.S. healthcare, prompting urgent calls for Congressional scrutiny and systemic reform.
UnitedHealth Group – The “Death Star” of U.S. healthcare
UnitedHealth Group's aggressive acquisition strategy, particularly in areas where it dominates Medicare Advantage, highlights its influence over the U.S. healthcare system and underscores the need for providers to understand and...
Shifts in healthcare, provider hurdles, & the flywheel effect
UnitedHealth Group's vertically integrated model leverages its assets to drive profitability while straining providers through low reimbursement rates, fueling industry-wide tension and highlighting the need for proactive strategies to address...