We have made excellent progress in regard to all three of our priorities this year, and we will continue that momentum in the coming year.

In this issue, we are pleased to announce our partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to promote American volunteerism and community service involvement.

Spotlight: Diabetes Health Plan

Teams with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to Promote Community Service

Family Health History Tree -- Treatment Cost Estimator -- Quicken® Health Expense Tracker -- i3Cube

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UnitedHealthcare & OptumHealth: Jan. 20-22, 2010 in San Francisco

UnitedHealthcare Q3 2009 national network statistics

Proactive management is an essential component in creating optimal, efficient health care processes.

UnitedHealthcare, working in concert with public health authorities, providers and others, is taking a number of steps to reduce or eliminate barriers to H1N1 immunization.

The Federal Mental Health Parity Act, which goes into effect October 3, 2009, requires employers to offer the same level of coverage for mental health and substance abuse services that is covered for medical and surgical services through their plan.

Michelle’s Law requires that a self-insured group health plan, or insurer of an insured group health plan ("Plan"), shall not terminate coverage of a student "dependent child" who must take a "medically necessary leave of absence".

Due to a recent revision to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), effective October 3, 2009, all new and renewing groups should now have hearing aids covered as part of their benefit plan design, if not already mandated by state law.

The August issue includes the introduction of our Quicken Health Expense Tracker in partnership with Intuit, an update on the ConnectedCare virtual mobile clinic, and our Source4Women initiative.

Employers eye endorsed and defined contribution approaches to help future retirees save for future health care expenses.

New analysis confirms benefits for large and small employers.

Source4Women is helping make health care management more convenient, understandable and personally relevant for women of all ages.

ConnectedCare mobile clinic called Killer Medical App of the Future by WIRED Magazine.

UnitedHealthcare is expanding Quicken Health Expense Tracker’s availability to nearly 700,000 UnitedHealthcare non-consumer directed health (CDH) plan consumers.

UnitedHealth Group Awarded TRICARE Managed Care Support Contract.

First DataBank’s Prescription Drug Average Wholesale Price Rollback September 26th

Consultant Webinar September 24th at 1:00PM on Public Policy & Reform

This fall, UnitedHealthcare will conduct its annual National Consultant Survey.

A listing of hospitals that joined the UnitedHealth commercial network during the second quarter.

In this continually challenging economic environment; we have an intimate understanding that reducing health care costs while offering broad access to quality health care services remains front and center for our clients.

Maximum annual HSA contribution amount increased beginning January 1, 2010.

Revised medical policy on genetic testing/genetic counseling.

Starting September 1, 2009, we will begin transitioning self-funded business to the new UnitedHealthcare^® National Pharmacy Network.

We are adding the hemophilia therapeutic class to our Specialty Pharmacy Program.

Four new reasons to visit the UnitedHealthcare Consultant Web site.

UnitedHealthcare to Acquire Health Net's Northeast Licenses & Rights to Renew Membership.

The 2nd of our quarterly reports on UnitedHealth innovations helping drive access to quality, affordable, personalized health care.

Connected Care:  A national telehealth network to expand physicians' reach into rural, urban, and underserved areas. "House call for the 21st century" extends access to care.

Offers a financial analysis using a sample ROI for a hypothetical 10,000 life employer.

Our innovative products and services are changing the way individuals access care and are empowering members to make better, more informed health care decisions for themselves, as well as their families.

Regulations overview & details on UnitedHealthcare approach.

An update on the UnitedHealthcare position.

A unique clinical assessment and management approach to address the complex relationship between "brain health performance" and effective evidence-based treatments.

UnitedHealthcare continues to enhance its Specialty Pharmacy program with a consolidated specialty and home infusion pharmacy network.

Austin Pittman has been named Chief Growth Officer for UnitedHealthcare^® effective May 18, 2009.

UnitedHealthcare^® is offering a new Reduction in Workforce program to provide access to health insurance for clients’ impacted employees.

The UnitedHealthcare^® Connector Model helps Medicare-eligible retirees find an individual health plan based on their health insurance needs.

The new myuhc.com^® Web page, Many Great Ways to Save With UnitedHealthcare, is designed to show members how they can save time and money with UnitedHealthcare^® medical plans.

A multi-dimensional campaign to create further awareness of the UnitedHealthcare Diabetes Health Plan (DHP) program is in full swing.

A listing of hospitals that joined the UnitedHealth commercial network during the first quarter.

In this special edition of the Consultant Connection, we are pleased to provide you with a snapshot of our core operational metrics as of Q1 2009, some new provider service initiatives, and an update on our innovative Health Statements.

In this challenging economic climate, our mutual customers are searching for ways to reduce health care costs while offering employees broad access to quality health care services.

A new monthly section that provides greater detail on a UnitedHealth innovation. This month features the Diabetes Health Plan that helps diabetics and pre-diabetics manage their conditions effectively while helping control employer costs.

Survey revealed that the health of Americans has failed to improve for the fourth consecutive year.

For the second consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group is in the top 100 companies in Fortune International’s annual Social Responsibility -- Accountability Ratings.

We asked, "How likely are you to recommend UnitedHealthcare National Accounts to a friend or colleague?" Survey says...

A new quarterly summation of UnitedHealth innovations helping to drive access to quality, affordable, personalized health care.