Oscar Health

Choosing where to get medical care is one of the most important healthcare decisions our members make. In the age of information abundance, this decision is not simple – that’s why our User Research team has been exploring how to support our members as they weigh their options. Learn more in our new tech blog post: https://lnkd.in/e35cStdX

In recognition of #NationalNursesWeek, we are recognizing Beth Siwicki, a Clinical Quality Registered Nurse (RN) at Oscar. In our new blog post, Beth shares her background, what drove her to become a nurse, and how integrating technology into her practice has helped her treat patients. https://lnkd.in/egha-k-p

Clinicians often spend valuable time sifting through dense medical records, searching for “a needle in a haystack,” to assess Prior Authorization requests. We’re leveraging the power of LLMs to extract information from medical records — enabling more time spent with our members, and less time on paperwork. Our latest blog post is the first in a series where we delve into how our team is utilizing AI to help streamline clinician workflows. https://lnkd.in/eQagkKz8

At Oscar, health equity is a crucial part of our operating model. We launched our Culturally Competent Care Program to ensure equitable access to care. We view cultural competency as the ability to provide personalized and tailored care to individuals with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors. Tamara (Tam) Ward, Senior Vice President of Insurance Business Operations at Oscar, reflects on her motivation for implementing this program. Learn more about our Culturally Competent Care efforts in our 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/ex6VMVn3

At Oscar, what we do is a big deal – and our nurses embody this every day! Aimee Oldaker, a Registered Nurse and RN Clinic Manager at Oscar, reflects on how our nurses make a profound difference for our members: “Our nurses are frontline problem-solvers, adept at swiftly adapting to dynamic situations and addressing complex medical issues with compassion and precision,” she says. “Whether it's comforting distressed patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, or advocating for care, our nurses possess the critical thinking skills and compassion to navigate challenges effectively.” This #NursesWeek, we want to say thank you to all the nurses at Oscar, and in the US, who are making a difference for patients and improving the healthcare experience.

From our CEO, Mark Bertolini, on our first quarter results: “Oscar reported strong first quarter results, showing year-over-year improvement across all core metrics and achieving positive net income. Our performance lays a solid foundation for 2024, and gives us a clear line of sight into Total Company Adjusted EBITDA profitability this year. We remain on a path to sustainable growth and look forward to sharing details on our long-term strategic plan at our Investor Day in June." Read our full earnings report here: https://lnkd.in/eh_Mpy2E

With the Oscar provider portal, you can easily look up a member’s eligibility and benefits in real time. Here’s a guide on how to find the information you need. Learn more about Oscar’s provider experience here: https://lnkd.in/eBxCTEam

At Oscar, our mission is to make a healthier life accessible for all - we believe that to achieve this vision, it’s crucial that we provide our members with personalized, culturally sensitive care that meets them where they are. Dr. Sean Martin, Oscar’s Chief Medical Officer, reflects on the importance of culturally competent care in his medical practice, and how personalized care can improve health outcomes. To learn more about how we’re empowering our members and communities, head to our 2023 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/ex6VMVn3

The Appian Corporation Innovation Award recognizes and honors exceptional customers who have leveraged Appian to catalyze a new standard in how their work is done. We're excited to be included in this year's list of innovative, forward-thinking winners, as we have integrated Appian AI to enhance our provider contracting workflows and improve claim processing. Thank you Teddy Smoot, Group Product Manager at Oscar, for representing Oscar! Learn more about the 2024 winners here: https://lnkd.in/eexTDJqe

Administrative work has historically been time consuming and complex for healthcare providers. As a tech-driven health insurance company, we’re dedicated to leveraging new solutions to improve the provider experience. Oscar’s provider portal helps streamline administrative work, allowing healthcare professionals to spend more time with their patients. The portal is designed to be as simple and intuitive as possible, making it easy to verify member eligibility, review authorization requirements, set up payments, and more. Learn about Oscar’s provider experience here: https://lnkd.in/eBxCTEam