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 Broadband Forum’s UDP speed test delivers on latency promise

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Software, TCP, Broadband Forum, AT&T, AT, Metric, Browser speed test, OB, Deutsche Telekom, UHD, IETF, QUIC, UDP, UNH, PON, Virtual reality, Internet service provider, Computer data storage, Load

Broadband operators are a step closer to being able to deliver a new standard of connectivity as Broadband Forum releases the next update of its groundbreaking User Datagram Protocol (UDP)-based Speed Test utility.

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  • Broadband operators are a step closer to being able to deliver a new standard of connectivity as Broadband Forum releases the next update of its groundbreaking User Datagram Protocol (UDP)-based Speed Test utility.
  • Applications such as gaming, UHD streaming, augmented reality and virtual reality require low latency to assure the required Quality of Experience.
  • Broadband Forum’s Open Broadband - User Datagram Protocol Speed Test (OB-UDPST) project has produced nine public releases of the open source implementation.
  • With UDPST Latency under Load measurements, users can compare their performance to the latency demands of their Internet applications in milliseconds.

UnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly Dividend

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Monday, February 27, 2023
Data Management, Health, Technology, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Software, UnitedHealth Group, UNH, NYSE, Holding company, Security (finance)

The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, to be paid March 21, 2023, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business March 13, 2023.

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The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $1.65 per share, to be paid March 21, 2023, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business March 13, 2023.

Somatus and UnitedHealthcare Expand Value-Based Kidney Care Agreement to Five New States

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Kidney disease, Chronic kidney disease, Family, NYSE, Partnership, UNH, Patient, Growth, UnitedHealth Group, Health, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somatus, the nation's leading and largest value-based kidney care company, and UnitedHealthcare (NYSE: UNH) today announced the expansion of their long-standing and successful value-based partnership to now include providing high-touch kidney care services to thousands of new members throughout Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island who have chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.

Key Points: 
  • Somatus' partnership with UnitedHealthcare expands the company's geographic footprint to 36 states, including D.C., and increases the number of program members to more than 160,000 under management in 2023.
  • Somatus' impressive growth across all industry stakeholders reflects its demonstrated ability to improve the quality of care and lower unnecessary medical costs.
  • "We are excited to expand our partnership with UnitedHealthcare, and to offer our outcomes-based medical management program to more UnitedHealthcare members living with kidney disease," said Dr. Ikenna Okezie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Somatus.
  • Somatus' value-based kidney care model focuses on improving care outcomes, experience, and access for patients while facilitating continuity of care across settings.

United Health Foundation Awards $3.2 Million Grant to East Carolina University To Improve Youth Mental Health

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Other Health, Other Philanthropy, Teens, Children, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Mental Health, Family, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Philanthropy, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Other Education, University, Education, Health Insurance, ECU, Mother, International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions, UnitedHealth Group, NYSE, East Carolina University, Patient, UNH, Depression, Food, Mental, Pregnancy, Anxiety, Student, Partnership, Scottish Children's Reporter Administration, Virtual reality, Mental health, Nursing, Woman, Telepsychiatry

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $3.2 million grant partnership with East Carolina University (ECU).

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  • The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), today announced a three-year, $3.2 million grant partnership with East Carolina University (ECU).
  • “Just like we take care of our physical health, it’s important that we take care of our mental health as well,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
  • “The investment will increase the university’s outreach to the region and provide mental health services to underserved populations in North Carolina.
  • More than 70% of children with a mental health disorder do not receive treatment and 92% of North Carolina counties are designated as mental health professional shortage areas.

United Health Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to Children’s Minnesota To Address Health Disparities

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Other Education, Education, Managed Care, Professional Services, Mental Health, General Health, Philanthropy, Children, Fund Raising, Foundation, Family, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Health, Vaccine, Phillis Wheatley, UnitedHealth Group, NYSE, Community health, Kid, UNH, Asthma, Health equity, Partnership, Adolescence, Multimedia, Mental health, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, Minneapolis–Saint Paul

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Children’s Minnesota today announced a three-year, $3 million grant partnership to address pediatric disparities related to asthma, vaccinations and mental health for underserved children and families in the Twin Cities.

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  • The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Children’s Minnesota today announced a three-year, $3 million grant partnership to address pediatric disparities related to asthma, vaccinations and mental health for underserved children and families in the Twin Cities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230127005083/en/
    The partnership will support Children’s Minnesota, a nonprofit and the largest pediatric provider in the state.
  • The programming will be developed with Children’s Minnesota’s Collective for Community Health, which is focused on improving community health and advancing health equity through collaboration between The Kid ExpertsTM from Children’s Minnesota and community partners.
  • “Together with Children’s Minnesota and other community partners, the United Health Foundation is committed to reducing health disparities, increasing access to care and improving outcomes for underserved children and their families,” said Victor Fields, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota.

UnitedHealth Group Invests $10 Million in New Fund, Invest Appalachia, To Address Social Needs and Advance Economic Equity

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Government, Socially Responsible Investing, Health Insurance, Agriculture, Social Services, Natural Resources, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Health, General Health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Women, Fitness & Nutrition, Seniors, Food, Beverage, Men, Children, Retail, Family, Urban Planning, Health, Consumer, State, Local, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Appalachian Regional Commission, Organization, Economic development, Community engagement, UnitedHealth Group, Transport, NYSE, Poverty, UNH, Robert, Housing, IA, Ecosystem, ARC, Culture, Health equity, Education, Investment, Creativity, Employment, Quality of life, Renewable energy

The IA Fund specifically targets community health, including affordable housing, clean energy, community revitalization and food and agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • The IA Fund specifically targets community health, including affordable housing, clean energy, community revitalization and food and agriculture.
  • UnitedHealth Group’s investment will focus on creating affordable housing with wraparound services like health and social needs screenings, expanding access to health care in rural communities and strengthening efforts to reduce food insecurity in Appalachian communities.
  • “At the Appalachian Regional Commission, the key to creating transformational growth throughout our region lies in drawing upon Appalachia’s history of collaboration.
  • As such, we are pleased to support organizations like Invest Appalachia, which works across county and state borders to build capacity and bring new investment and vision into Central Appalachia.”

UNH InterOperability Lab and Microchip Technology Partner to Expand 1000BASE-T1 PCS and PHY-C Automotive Compliance Testing

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, 5G, Other Technology, Nanotechnology, Networks, Internet, Data Management, IOT (Internet of Things), Avnu Alliance, Original equipment manufacturer, PCS, IOL, UNH, Microchip Technology, University, University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory, OPEN Alliance SIG, UNH-IOL, Medical device

By partnering with Microchip Technology, who created a development test platform that is compatible with OPEN Alliance Test Plans for 1000BASE-T1 conformance testing, the automotive industry is even closer to having a complete compliance for chip manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • By partnering with Microchip Technology, who created a development test platform that is compatible with OPEN Alliance Test Plans for 1000BASE-T1 conformance testing, the automotive industry is even closer to having a complete compliance for chip manufacturers.
  • The enhancements of the testing will allow manufacturers the ability to go to market with greater confidence in their products.
  • Aided by Microchip’s test tool development, complete coverage of conformance testing for physical link training (PHY Control) and coding sublayer (PCS) requirements is now available, which will drive improved interoperability across the industry.
  • To participate and learn more about the UNH-IOL’s current Automotive Testing including Microchip’s new 1000BASE-T1 Single-Pair Ethernet testing station, visit the IOL website .

Optum Rx Launches Price Edge to Automatically Provide Members the Best Available Prescription Drug Price

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Monday, January 23, 2023
Health, Pharmaceutical, Practice Management, Health Technology, Managed Care, Sale, Insurance, Price, Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, NYSE, Pharmacy, Contraindication, UNH, TSA PreCheck, UnitedHealth Group, Health insurance

Optum Rx, UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) pharmacy services company, has launched Price Edge, a tool that seamlessly compares available direct-to-consumer pricing for traditional generic drugs with insurance pricing to ensure members always get the lowest prescription drug price.

Key Points: 
  • Optum Rx, UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) pharmacy services company, has launched Price Edge, a tool that seamlessly compares available direct-to-consumer pricing for traditional generic drugs with insurance pricing to ensure members always get the lowest prescription drug price.
  • Compared to most direct-to-consumer prescription drug prices, Optum Rx already offers a lower price nearly 90% of the time and Price Edge ensures a competitive consumer price on generic drugs with every transaction.
  • Price Edge scans available prices and automatically provides the lowest available pricing to the member.
  • If there is a lower cost to the member outside of their insurance benefit, Price Edge automatically applies that price.

WBC RELEASES SNAPSHOT ON TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE DEI DATA

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
UNH, DEI, University, Russell, ESG, WBC, S&P, Microscope

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Business Collaborative (WBC) releases the WBC DEI Snapshot with the help of University of New Haven Pompea College of Business (UNH) and Gender Fair. This major study evaluates public DEI information from 553 companies including the Fortune 500 and 53 companies from S&P, Russell 3000 and private companies. WBC analyzed companies' publicly available DEI Annual Reports, ESG reports and EEO-1 data as of October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Business Collaborative (WBC) releases the WBC DEI Snapshot with the help of University of New Haven Pompea College of Business (UNH) and Gender Fair.
  • WBC analyzed companies' publicly available DEI Annual Reports, ESG reports and EEO-1 data as of October 2022.
  • The key findings from the reports and publicly available data are useful to all companies working to advance DEI and ESG with transparent data.
  • The WBC DEI Snapshot provides insight anyone can use to start or continue their commitment to DEI practices.

People with disabilities reached new employment levels in 2022, outperforming their peers without disabilities

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Monday, January 23, 2023
Kessler Foundation, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, University, Bureau, Workplace, University of New Hampshire at Manchester, BLS, Employment, Poverty, National Employment Standards, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, Health Information National Trends Survey, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Government, COVID-19, Statistics, King Salman Center for Disability Research, Great Resignation, Economics, Independent living, Resignation, Annual report, Federal, UNH, Organization, Woman, Fed, NIDILRR, Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing, Video game, Health insurance, Management, Disability

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- January 23, 2023. The year 2022 was a remarkable and historic time for the employment of people with disabilities. That's according to today's National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) 2022 Year-End Special Edition, issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD), based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jobs Reports.

Key Points: 
  • The year 2022 was a remarkable and historic time for the employment of people with disabilities.
  • The year 2022 was a remarkable and historic time for the employment of people with disabilities.
  • Employment trends in 2022 built upon the 2021 recovery from the pandemic recession—where people with disabilities reached beyond pre-COVID-19 levels and even pre-Great Recession levels.
  • These trends are in stark contrast to those of their working counterparts without disabilities who have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels.