Becker's Healthcare October 15, 2020
OptumCare physicians have conducted about 1 million digital clinical visits in 2020 so far and the company anticipates more in the future.
“We are rapidly developing a proprietary set of distinctive tools and aligning our clinical practices to further develop and amplify this capability,” said David Wichmann, CEO of Optum’s parent company UnitedHealth Group, during the company’s third quarter earnings call, as transcribed by Seeking Alpha. “I am sure you can see how advancing modern telehealth fits into our overall strategy to build high performing systems of care.”
Mr. Wichmann also touched on Level 2, the company’s digital therapy developed to help manage Type 2 diabetes and move patients toward remission. “Level 2 uniquely measures signals and applies artificial intelligence...