Question: what is the difference between united healthcare and optum?
Answer: Optum is captive of UHG. UHG is divided into two parts : UHC and OGS. UHC (United Health Care) takes care of the healthcare i.e. insurance business whereas OGS(Optum Global Solutions) caters to all the technical needs of UHC. Optum develops and maintains all the products and services required by UHC.