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GLP-1s are being studied in hundreds of clinical trials for potential new uses — from Alzheimer’s to arthritis. As these new applications emerge, demand is expected to surge further, bringing fresh challenges for access and affordability. Employers, health plans and government organizations can take proactive steps today to stay ahead of the curve. Explore the latest edition of Pharmacy Insights and learn how to navigate what’s next. ⤵️

Nearly half of adults face mental health challenges, yet stigma and limited access often keep people from getting help. World Mental Health Day is a meaningful moment at Optum — a reminder of why we’re committed to making mental health support easier to reach and kinder when it arrives. Optum Behavioral Care brings together a nationwide network of mental health professionals who help people of every age feel seen, heard and supported. Through local clinics and virtual visits, we’re making it easier to take that first step. Learn more about how we’re supporting mental health in communities across the country: https://optumin.co/bfa92w

No parent expects a NICU stay. But when it happens, support matters. One Optum nurse met a scared, unprepared mom with compassion and clarity — right when she needed it most. Through our Neonatal Resource Services, moms like Megan get clinical guidance, emotional support and coordinated care from day one. 👉 Learn more about our Wellbeing Program: https://optum.co/ypualz

Health care shouldn’t be another hurdle for Veterans making the difficult transition from military to civilian life. But too often, Veterans face delays or gaps in care — especially in mental and behavioral health. At Optum, we're listening to Veterans to improve how we serve. After more than 200 hours of interviews with those who’ve served, and the family members and caregivers who’ve supported them, we’ve gained valuable insights into their needs and where the entire system can do better. Better care for those who served starts with understanding their journey. Optum Serve leaders share what we’ve learned from the study and why it matters: https://optumin.co/bi9svl

Pharmacists make care personal. Whether it’s answering a quick question or guiding someone through a complex treatment, pharmacists help people feel confident in their medications and supported in their health journey. October is American Pharmacists Month, and we’re proud to celebrate pharmacists across the industry — especially those at Optum who go above and beyond every day. From community pharmacies to home delivery, infusion services to specialty medications, Optum pharmacists are there to ensure people get the medicine they need, with care they can count on. We thank all pharmacists for your expertise, compassion and dedication. You’re essential to making health care work better for everyone. Meet some of the incredible pharmacists at Optum and see how we’re transforming the care experience. ⤵️ #AmericanPharmacistsMonth

What happens after a patient leaves the hospital can be just as critical as the care they receive inside it. That’s why Genoa Healthcare — part of Optum — is supporting people with serious behavioral health conditions in the crucial transition from inpatient care programs to ongoing recovery. Through a pharmacist-led program, individuals with schizophrenia receive help staying on track with long-acting injectable (LAI) medications — a treatment approach that reduces the risk of hospital readmission and supports managing their condition to thrive in their daily lives. Read more about how this program is making a difference nationwide. ⤵️

Cancer care is evolving rapidly. While new drugs are improving outcomes and reshaping expectations, they come at a cost. Oncology spend has now surpassed $116 billion — more than double since 2019. At Optum Rx, we believe cost shouldn’t stand in the way of breakthrough treatments. Explore how we’re helping make cancer care more affordable — without compromising access to the latest innovations. ⬇️

Pharmacists are medication experts and more. 💊 At Optum, we see pharmacists as essential partners that go far beyond the counter. From medication home delivery support to behavioral health support, their impact and role in caring for people’s health continues to grow. Help us celebrate all they do — and share where you see a role they may play today expanding in the future.

The conversation around mental health in the military is changing, and that change is long overdue. Optum recently completed an ethnographic research initiative, including more than 200 interviews with service members, Veterans and their families. Many shared that mental health care often feels disconnected from the realities of military life. Optum Serve is working to close that gap. Our research shows that when care reflects the values, experiences and communication styles of those who’ve served, it builds trust and encourages more open, meaningful conversations. By embedding behavioral health into everyday care, expanding telehealth access and building peer support opportunities, we’re helping to ensure that those who have served receive the right care, delivered with compassion, at the right time – every time. Learn how we’re working alongside military and Veteran communities to make that possible: https://optum.co/8qpdi5

Breakthrough therapies are hitting the market fast. Our latest Notable New Drugs™ report spotlights some promising new medications you'll want to know about — including the first self-administered Alzheimer’s treatment. These innovations have the potential to significantly improve people's health outcomes. Optum partners with health plans and care providers to ensure people have timely access to the right therapies, supporting affordability, clinical alignment and better outcomes. Explore the report to see what’s next in the drug pipeline—and what it could mean for your patients and members: https://optum.co/1oukwt