“These actions increase our confidence in our ability to meet our V28 cost reduction targets in 2026 and strengthen our operating foundations for the long term.”

In context

“rtners who demonstrate strong patient engagement and consistently positive outcomes. We are moving to employed or contractually dedicated physicians wherever possible. We are separating from providers who are less aligned with the VBC model. The targeted network actions we've taken over the last 60 days will result in fewer providers in our networks starting in 2026. Within our markets and their related networks, we are working to more fully integrate our clinical practices to ensure greater performance consistency. The team is refining our portfolio and accelerating a consistent national operating model for regionally led high-performing Optum Health practices that reduces fixed cost, drives purchasing economies, align technology and most importantly, ensures continued high-quality care. These actions increase our confidence in our ability to meet our V28 cost reduction targets in 2026 and strengthen our operating foundations for the long term. Lastly, our engagements clinical work at Optum continue to track with our expectations for meaningfully reducing medical cost trends, engaging with over 85% of our high-risk members in 2025, which accounts for the remaining V28 pressure offsets in 2026. Bottom line, getting back to the basics of our VBC model will be good for the people we serve and for our business. As a point of reference, our 2026 CMS Star Rating projections show 80% of Optum at home members and 4+ Star plans and nearly 100% of our I-SNP members and 4-plus Star plans. Evidence of our quality of care is underscored by a strong NPS of 90 at our highest performing facilities. For the third quarter, Optum Health performance was in line with our expectations, reflecting the natural seasonality in our business and the pull f”