Optum

Optum, Inc. is a prominent American healthcare company and a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, formed in 2011 through the merger of pharmacy and care delivery services. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Optum employs around 310,000 people and ranks among the largest healthcare service providers in the U.S. The company operates through three main segments: OptumHealth, which delivers direct healthcare services including primary and specialty care; OptumInsight, which offers data, analytics, and advisory services to enhance healthcare operations; and OptumRx, a pharmacy care services provider managing prescription drug benefits. Optum also has a venture capital arm, Optum Ventures, that invests in innovative healthcare technology companies. Optum has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions and operates internationally in countries like Brazil, India, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. With a focus on integrated care and technology solutions, Optum serves a diverse customer base, including employers, government agencies, and healthcare providers.