As I said earlier, UNH bills a lot of Optum revenue to the healthcare division which Cigna doesn't seem to do.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4631366-cigna-group-weaker-than-peers-but-still-a-buy?source=feed_all_articles

For instance, if a physician is fresh out of training or simply new to the community and joins a multispecialty group (like Optum), the physician, of course, does not bring with them an established practice.

Source: https://www.theexaminernews.com/examiner-probe-uncovers-restrictive-employment-contract-at-optum-veteran-caremount-doctors-feel-trapped/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=examiner-probe-uncovers-restrictive-employment-contract-at-optum-veteran-ca

Furthermore, UnitedHealth’s Optum platform is in scintillating form.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/11/3-retirement-stocks-to-buy-after-age-50/

In early 2021, the company acquired Change Healthcare for a hefty $13 billion, which went on and merge with Optum Insights after closing late last year.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4594211-unitedhealth-q1-earnings-optum-differentiator?source=feed_all_articles

Innovation through Optum: The UnitedHealth Group firm, Optum, uses data and technology to spur innovation, improving healthcare outcomes, streamlining business processes, and improving patient experiences.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606298-unitedhealth-group-stock-attractive-entry-point?source=feed_all_articles

Innovation through Optum: The UnitedHealth Group firm, Optum, uses data and technology to spur innovation, improving healthcare outcomes, streamlining business processes, and improving patient experiences.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606298-unitedhealth-group-stock-attractive-entry-point?source=feed_all_articles

“I suspect this is a way for CVS to compete with Optum, especially as it pertains to the consumer/retail strategy,” she said.

Source: https://medcitynews.com/2023/01/cvs-health-makes-waves-during-jpm-experts-weigh-in/

It does have naviHealth, a care management company bought by UHC’s sister company, Optum, in 2020.

Source: https://seattlemedium.com/feds-rein-in-use-of-predictive-software-that-limits-care-for-medicare-advantage-patients/

It was not all good news - Optum Health's net margin fell from 6.3% in Q2 2022, to 5.9%, and was also down sequentially.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4617148-unitedhealth-stock-solid-buy-q2-2023-earnings-review?source=feed_all_articles

Operating earnings advanced 16% to almost $4 billion for the company’s more profitable Optum business, which includes a growing number of clinics and urgent care and surgery centers.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/2920670/unitedhealth-4q-adj-profit-tops-street.html

Optum, a national company home based back east, is driving The Everett…

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/burke-youre-entering-a-dimension-of-fakery-the-gaslight-zone/

“Optum have been with us from the start of the Donegal Half Marathon in 2014 and their support is a major benefit to the running of the race.

Source: https://donegalnews.com/first-400-entries-in-dhm-guaranteed-t-shirt-and-medal/

Optum Health expects to serve 4 million in 2023, 1.8 million more than when the company entered 2022.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/investor-hub/article/best-healthcare-stocks-to-beat-inflation/

Three PBMs -- CVS Health Corp (CVS.N), Cigna Group's (CI.N) Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group's (UNH.N) Optum RX -- together control 80% of the U.S. prescription drug market.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ORGANON-CO-122796891/news/Organon-Samsung-Bioepis-launch-copycat-for-athritis-drug-Humira-at-85-discount-44248207/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230701