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New for 2026: Plan Benefit and Admin Changes
Nov 4, 2025
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, changes to Peoples Health plans include benefits and cost-sharing amounts
Supporting Behavioral Health in Older Adults: Provider Tools and Resources
Nov 4, 2025
A variety of toolkits are available on Optum’s providerexpress.com to help you address the behavioral health needs of your older adult patients.
Expanded Roles, New Codes and Timely Care: Ensuring Patients Receive Appropriate Mental Health Support
August 7, 2025
NCQA updated two HEDIS® care measures for 2025 for post-discharge mental health appointments
Authorization Request Changes for Specialty and Oncology Part B Drugs
August 7, 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, there will be changes to how authorization requests are submitted through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal for oncology Part B drugs under the Optum Cancer Guidance Program and specialty (non-oncology) Part B drugs.
Closing Gaps in Care
in 2025
August 7, 2025
We’re conducting targeted outreaches to our plan members throughout the year to stress the importance of certain activities, including getting needed health screenings and tests..
Key Peoples Health Initiatives for 2025
February 6, 2025
We’ve launched initiatives for 2025, focusing on specific care aspects to facilitate optimal health outcomes for your Peoples Health patients.
HCC Model Changes for 2025—V28, 100% in Effect
Feb 2025
CMS has phased in its V28 hierarchical condition category (HCC) model and 100% of the model is in effect for 2025 dates of service for 2026 payment. The prior model, V24, has fully phased out.
Primary Care Teams Play Critical Role in Kidney Health Evaluation
in 2025
November 7, 2024
Annual kidney disease testing and monitoring is crucial for people with diabetes, as diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease.
Important Plan Updates for 2025
November 7, 2024
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, changes to Peoples Health plans include plan offerings, benefits and cost-sharing amounts.
Enhanced Benefits Designed to Support Social Determinants of Health
November 7, 2024
Socioeconomic factors such as physical environment, economic stability, community and social contexts, education, nutrition, and health care accessibility can negatively affect patient health outcomes.
Clinical Program Spotlight: Supportive Care Helps Patients Manage Serious Illness
July 22, 2024
The Peoples Health Supportive Care Program is available to help your Peoples Health patients be active at home in addressing and managing the acute symptoms of a serious illness or condition.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool Enhances Patient Conversations
June 12, 2024
We know at times it may be difficult to convince patients to complete a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: A Tool for Planning Patient Care
June 12, 2024
We value wellness exams and assessments because of the potential to improve overall health and well-being.
Clinical Program Spotlight: Healing at Home Supports Post-Acute Goals
June 12, 2024
Peoples Health collaborates with Elara Caring on a Healing at Home Program for your Peoples Health patients.
What to Know About the CMS V28 Risk Model and Capturing Chronic Conditions
March 19, 2024
CMS introduced the phasing in of a new risk adjustment model, version 28 (V28), at the end of March 2023. The model is being phased in through 2025 and will ultimately replace model V24.
Peoples Health Changes to New Claims System and Provider
Portal, Starting Jan. 1
November 8, 2023
We are transitioning to enhanced claims processing and provider portal platforms through UnitedHealthcare on Jan. 1, 2024.
Take Steps to Achieve Health Equity in Your Practice
August 24, 2023
Health equity exists when patients have a fair and just opportunity to be at their healthiest.
Improve Care Delivery to Diverse Populations
June 1, 2023
Cultural education for health care professionals is an important component of improving the delivery of care to diverse patient populations.
Benefits of the Peoples Health Comprehensive Wellness Assessment Program
August 30, 2022
We want to work with you to help your Peoples Health patients better manage their health.
Empower Patients to Prepare for Future Care
August 30, 2022
We appreciate the advance care planning (ACP) discussions you have with your patients, as this remains an important and valuable service that can significantly improve the overall quality of a patient’s end-of-life care.
Delivering More Equitable Care to Diverse Populations
August 30, 2022
The changing demographics of our country create new challenges for the provision of care. We see this occurring in our local communities.