Peoples Health Member Rewards Program: Expanded Offerings for 2026
August 11, 2026

We continue to reward your Peoples Health patients for taking care of their health by sending them a gift card for completing recommended health-related activities.

uACR: The Gold Standard for Kidney Disease Urine Testing
August 11, 2026

Patients with diabetes need both an eGFR and a uACR test at least once annually to monitor for chronic kidney disease. The test works by measuring urine albumin and creatinine in the same sample and reporting the ratio, which approximates daily albumin excretion and reduces variability from hydration status. 

Closing Gaps in Care in 2026
August 11, 2026

We are conducting a variety of targeted outreaches to our plan members throughout the year to reinforce the importance of key actions, including managing diabetes, scheduling recommended preventive care, adhering to prescribed medications, and understanding medication safety for those taking multiple anticholinergic medications or both opioids and benzodiazepines. 

Preparing for HOS Success: Patient Conversations That Drive Outcomes
August 11, 2026

Medicare’s Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) is sent annually, beginning in July, to a random sample of Medicare Advantage plan members to evaluate how they perceive their physical and mental health over time—and whether they recall discussing key health topics with their providers.

Provider Portal Tools to Streamline Care Management
May 11, 2026

As a reminder, many tools to enhance your administrative workflows and assist in managing the health needs of your Peoples Health patients are available through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal. Log in to your account using your One Healthcare ID to access these key resources.

A Conversation Tool About Preventive Care
May 11, 2026

Earlier this year, we mailed a preventive care checklist to our plan members. Your Peoples Health patients may bring the checklist to their appointments with you, as we encouraged them to share it with their doctor and use it to guide conversations about services they may need.

Post-Discharge Follow-Up Care Through Office Visits or Telephone Calls, Key to Avoiding Readmissions
May 11, 2026

Post-discharge care is a critical component of supporting patients as they transition from the hospital to the home environment. Primary care providers play an essential role in helping patients avoid readmission.

Featured Resources to Address Behavioral Health Needs
May 11, 2026

To help you more easily connect patients with appropriate behavioral health support, consider these two Optum resources.

The Power of an AWV: A Simple Step, Significant Quality Impact
May 11, 2026

A valuable tool for patient-centered care remains the annual wellness visit (AWV), which drives measurable improvements in quality performance, risk identification and patient satisfaction. 

Peoples Health Quality Initiatives: Support for Your Patients
Feb 18, 2026

For 2026, we’re continuing our initiatives focusing on the following care aspects to facilitate optimal health outcomes for your Peoples Health patients.

More to Know About Referral Requirements
Feb 18, 2026

As a reminder, all Peoples Health plans, except Peoples Health Choices (PPO) and Peoples Health Patriot (PPO), require a referral from a primary care provider (PCP) for certain specialist care. 

CAHPS Survey Reminder
Feb 18, 2026

Each year, a random sample of Medicare Advantage plan members are asked to complete the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS^®) survey.

Tools to Support Timely Post-Discharge Mental Health Follow-Up Care
Feb 18, 2026

As a reminder, in 2025, NCQA updated two HEDIS^® caremeasures for post-discharge mental health appointments. Follow-up care is not limited to a licensed mental health provider. Both medical providers and non-licensed mental health providers can close gaps by conducting the appointments.