The Provider Advocate
Provider Advocates (formerly Network Managers) support the work you do with Optum. They design and implement programs to foster positive relationships between health plans, providers, practice managers and care advocates.
Provider Advocates:
- Support recruitment
- Act as a liaison between you and other Optum teams to resolve issues
- Look for opportunities to improve the processes and direct quality assurance initiatives
- Inform you of significant industry or Optum-specific changes
- Train providers and develop external provider education programs
For more information on how Optum works with you, visit our Working Together page.
The Provider Express Our Network page links to state-specific resources.