Check out the exciting events coming up at the Optum Community Center this January! On top of our regular Pilates and Wii Bowling events we’re also offering a Metabolic Syndrome Presentation and a 12 week LifeBio Workshop. Click here to RSVP and learn more!
Finances Over 50
December 10, 2015
Healthy Living After 50
Join us for a free educational event presented by AARP on Finances over 50! The event will take place on Monday, December 14 form 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Optum Community Center in Phoenix
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Is your credit card debt mounting? Do you need help controlling, improving or protecting your finances? This presentation will give you the tools, support and resources you need.
Join us to learn about:
- 1. Budgeting
- 2. Managing credit and debt
- 3. Saving and protecting your finances
Space is limited. Please RSVP below or call us at 866-876-2792 for more information.
RSVP Today!
In the News!
December 6, 2015
Phoenix news stations KPHO and KTVK covers how Optum Medical Network expanding its programs, improving patient health and helping costs.
Optum Medical Network in Phoenix continues to expand their network with more providers and services to help anticipate patient needs before there is a health problem. It starts with the primary care physician and a community that cares.
Resources for Caregivers
November 17, 2015
November is National Family Caregivers Month – a time to celebrate and support those family members who provide care to a loved one. If you’re providing care for a loved one, Optum Medical Network has provided a few helpful resources for caregivers.
- 1. Balancing Act: Caring for Your Kids and Your Parents. Six helpful tips for “sandwich generation” caregivers.
- 2. Providing Caregivers Needed Respite. It’s National Caregivers Month, and if you care for a loved one or anticipate you’ll take on a caregiver role in the future, UnitedHealth Group’s Solutions for Caregivers program is here to help.
- 3. Salt Lake County Library Services. Visit the Salt Lake County Library website for additional classes and resources for caregivers.
Caregivers Month
November 17, 2015
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Below is an article on tips to help manage caring for you own family while also caring for your parents.
Balancing Act: Caring for Your Kids and Your Parents
Six helpful tips for “sandwich generation” caregivers.
Many parents are used to juggling their children’s hectic schedules. But what happens when another ball is thrown into the mix — the responsibility of caring for aging parents?
More and more middle-aged Americans find themselves in this position. They’re sandwiched between caring for their children and caring for their parents. If you’re in this situation and feeling stressed or overwhelmed, take heart.
Be Active With Diabetes
November 5, 2015
Help keep your diabetes under control with physical activity.
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s time to get moving — if you aren’t doing so already.
For people with prediabetes or diabetes, exercise can play an important role in managing the disease.
Medicare Sales Meetings
November 4, 2015
Medicare Open Enrollment season is upon us, and we want to help our members maintain a healthy lifestyle by continuing to make good health care decisions.
If you are considering choosing a new Medicare health insurance plan, we invite you to contact us to find a doctor or see if your doctor is already in our physician network. Access to expert advice from our network of over 600 primary care physicians, 4,000 specialists and 15 hospitals in Maricopa County, AZ, comes with many benefits, all available at no extra cost to you.
Prostate Cancer
September 3, 2015
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Understanding Prostate Cancer. Learn about the symptoms of prostate cancer and the screening procedures used to detect it.
In the United States, prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men, after skin cancer. Even though prostate cancer is fairly common, often it can be slow growing and may not cause health problems. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms.
Home Health Updates
August 25, 2015
Home Health Updates for Prior Auth and Bill Type 320
When OMN entered the market January 1, 2015, the standard Prior Authorization process for Home Health Care services was not enforced due to a large volume of cases transitioning from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to OMN and to facilitate an uninterrupted transition for our members and providers into our Medical Management program.
EVENT: Medicare 101
August 20, 2015
Our next Medicare 101 event is being held on Wednesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. We can help answer your questions about Medicare. Attending one of our Medicare workshops is a great way to get to know your Medicare Health Plan options. Join others from your community to listen to a educational presentation from a licensed insurance agent at the Optum Community Center. You will learn important facts about Medicare so that you can find the health plan that is best for you.