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UnitedHealth Group Shakes Up Management, Taps New Optum CEO

Last updated: April 29, 2025 9:00 pm
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United Health Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick Conway as the new chief executive officer of Optum, a major player in the healthcare industry. Dr. Conway, who currently serves as the chief executive of Optum Rx, will take on his new role starting May 6. He will be stepping into the shoes of Heather Cianfrocco, who is transitioning to the position of UnitedHealth Group’s executive vice president of Governance, Compliance, and Information Security.

Optum is a key component of UnitedHealth Group, which is a leading provider of healthcare services across the nation. With a vast network that includes Optum Rx, Optum Health, outpatient clinics, and various healthcare services, UnitedHealth Group boasts annual revenues exceeding $400 billion. Optum alone contributed significantly to this figure, with a 26% increase in revenues to $253 billion in the last year.

The decision to appoint Dr. Conway as Optum’s CEO comes in the wake of UnitedHealth Group’s recent setback in meeting Wall Street’s earnings expectations. The company cited rising costs in caring for seniors under its Medicare plans as the reason for lowering its earnings outlook for 2025. Despite this, UnitedHealth Group reported over $6 billion in profits for the first quarter, indicating continued growth in its health insurance and Optum businesses.

Dr. Conway brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served in leadership positions in both the private sector and government. Prior to joining UnitedHealth and Optum, he held roles such as President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, as well as Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Quality and Chief Medical Officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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On the other hand, Heather Cianfrocco’s transition to her new role as executive vice president brings a unique blend of legal and business expertise. Her extensive experience in senior leadership roles within UnitedHealthcare and Optum, combined with a background in law, positions her well to uphold strong governance and ethical oversight within the company.

UnitedHealth Group’s strategic leadership changes reflect its commitment to driving innovation and delivering quality healthcare services to its customers. With Dr. Conway at the helm of Optum and Cianfrocco overseeing governance and compliance, the company is poised to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape with confidence and resilience.

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