More affordable procedure costs, shorter wait times, higher quality – everyone wants these things from their health care experience. UnitedHealthcare’s Triple Aim focus – improving health care affordability, outcomes and the patient...
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5 tips to help improve brain health – and perhaps reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
As you get older, you might take steps to develop healthy habits, whether it’s exercising, eating healthier, and limiting your consumption of alcohol. But did you know that there are steps you can take to help with your brain health?...
Tips to help stay healthy when the air quality is poor
It’s something we might take for granted — clean air. But when the air quality becomes an issue, it can affect our daily lives. Air quality can be affected by a number of things including pollution and smoke from wildfires. When smoke from...
UnitedHealthcare’s Level Funded Program helps clients save big
In a world full of uncertainty, knowing that you have coverage and support can make all the difference. For some small business owners, providing their employees with quality healthcare insurance is a difficult and expensive decision. Programs like...
Understanding anxiety and finding help when you need it
Have you ever felt your muscles tense and your heart suddenly start to race? Do you ever feel a bit shaky or overwhelmed by worry that simply won’t subside? It’s possible you’re dealing with anxiety. It’s the most prevalent mental...
Virtual care expansion helps members access hearing treatment from home
Telehealth has expanded the ways we receive care, often offering a more convenient and affordable option for a range of treatments. As both adoption and technological capabilities expand, so too have the treatment options, spanning preventive, urgent...
Gear Up Presented by UnitedHealthcare
About Gear Up The Indianapolis Colts and UnitedHealthcare have created "Gear Up" to expand health & wellness offerings for both boys' and girls' high school sports across the state of Indiana. Throughout the Colts season, ten different high...
How loud is too loud? 5 activities that could hurt your hearing
Your ears are small but mighty organs containing some of the body’s tiniest, most unique bones — all of which work together to help you hear and keep your balance. But, in a world of big sounds and loud situations, you may be...
The value of employee vision and dental coverage
As you build or refine a benefits package for your company’s next open enrollment period, you may be tempted to cut costs by eliminating certain specialty benefits. However, there are several compelling reasons to keep or add these types of plans,...
One man’s journey to hip replacement shows the importance of prior authorization
After dealing with knee pain and stiffness for far too long, Mark was ready for surgical intervention. He was all set with a surgery date and made travel arrangements for the procedure. But the week of his total knee replacement, he learned the...