UnitedHealth Group and the University of California are embarking upon a 10-year “strategic relationship” that they hope will transition the state to a collaborative, value-based healthcare system.
As part of the initiative, UnitedHealthcare and UC Health will create an accountable careorganization (ACO) for self-funded employer groups, according to a recent announcement. A primary care physician will serve as a “trusted adviser” to each patient included in the ACO. United, its subsidiary Optum and UC Health will collaborate to coordinate care, increase healthcare quality and lower costs for those patients.
