Dirk McMahon Dirk C. McMahon, currently president and chief operating officer of Optum, is becoming CEO of UnitedHealthcare and Daniel J. Schumacher, the current president and COO of UnitedHealthcare, is becoming president and chief operating officer of Optum, UnitedHealth Group has announced. McMahon follows Steve Nelson, who is retiring from UnitedHealthcare as its CEO after… Read More »
While many of us are thrilled that summer is here, there are certain health pitfalls that can definitely put a damper on our summer enjoyment. Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Or maybe not. While many of us are thrilled that we’ve reached the end of the cold weather and are looking forward to the… Read More »
Are you concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or dementia? Many seniors are concerned and are eagerly looking for treatments that will prevent the development of dementia. Medical science can not make that risk go away but there are lifestyle changes that you can make to lower it. First of all don’t confuse “senior moments” with… Read More »
NOTE TO READERS: KHN’s First Edition will not be published July 4-5. Look for it again in your inbox July 8. Happy holidays! Kaiser Health News: Newly Blue Maine Expands Access To Abortion While abortion bans in Republican-led states dominated headlines in recent weeks, a handful of other states have expanded abortion access. Maine joined… Read More »