Video & Transcript Research : 'Optum reports'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- We got a motion for paper report. Did you second? >> Okay. Second.
- We got a motion for paper report.<00:05:07.840>
Did <00:05:08.000>you <00:05:08.240> - report. Did you second? report. Did you second? >> Okay.<00:05:09.360>
Second.
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- “And that’s just based on, again, eliminating this part of the Optum contract.
- I see that you’re saying that there’s going to be savings in the Optum contract.
- “I see that you’re saying that there’s going to be savings in the Optum contract.
- That's not, that's—so it comes from removing it from the Optum contract.
- Do you know how many times you've done that with Optum?
Summary:
The committee approved the December 8 minutes and referred items C1 and C2 to the labor and environment subcommittees, adopting the chair’s recommendations. The main substantive item was a DHS rule package revising the State Plan Personal Care Manual and the Arkansas Independent Assessment (ARIA) Manual. DHS said the revisions would repeal and replace the current manuals with streamlined versions, remove overlapping language, implement Act 853 by shifting licensure/certification for personal care agencies to the Department of Health, lengthen personal care prior authorizations from six months to one year, and keep the 64-hour monthly cap. For ARIA, DHS said it would remove references to state plan personal care, clarify telehealth and in-person assessments, and add/update sections for PASS, AR Choices, Living Choices, and PACE.
DHS argued the current independent assessment process is costly and not controlling utilization, citing a 95% approval rate, annual spending of more than $212 million on personal care for about 17,000 people, and an estimated $6.173 million in savings from eliminating the Optum assessment and reducing prior-authorization frequency. Agency witnesses said the new process would reinsert primary care practitioner involvement, use standardized evaluation and prescription forms, and rely on personal care provider nurses for the assessment step, with training already available through an AFMC contract. Several members questioned whether PCPs should be used as gatekeepers, whether the change would delay services, and whether the savings estimate accounted for training or provider burden. Some members also raised concerns about conflicts of interest, the workload on physicians, and whether the agency had adequately worked with the existing vendor to improve the current system.
The discussion became contentious, with Senator Irvin and others strongly opposing the proposal as inconsistent with the earlier independent-assessment approach and urging DHS to slow down and work with legislators. Other members asked for clarification on how the new process would work for new applicants and whether it would affect waiver or PASS participants; DHS said the rule would not apply to PASS and should not delay services. At the end of the hearing, the chair offered DHS the option to pull the rule down and work off-record with legislators on a revised proposal, and DHS agreed. The meeting then adjourned without further business or a final vote on the rule.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- report, I raised releasing the Optum report, I raised concerns<02:53:46.600>
about <02:53:47.560 - We're both authors on the bill that would provide a unredacted report to the public from this Optum report
- <03:43:32.320>
report <03:43:32.640>was <03:43:32.760>given report was um the Optum - report was given report was um the Optum report was given to<03:43:33.160>
legislators, <03:43 - the Optum report that they paid for. the Optum report that they paid for.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Referencing is CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum.
- I'll make a motion to report House Bill 1154 favorable, seeing no opposition; that bill is reported favorable
- I'll make a motion to report House Bill 1154 favorable, seeing no opposition; that bill is reported favorable
- I'll make a motion to report House Bill 1154 favorable, seeing no opposition; that bill is reported favorable
- I’ll make a motion to report House Bill 909 with amendments.
Keywords:
automobile repairs, insurance transparency, repair shop liability, non-OEM parts, policyholder rights, automobile insurance, appraisal process, insurance policyholders, dispute resolution, claim valuation, family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, behavioral health, crisis services, mental health care, insurance coverage, healthcare access
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/23/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So on that EIDBI report that Optum did.
- So on that EIDBI report that Optum did, they flagged 90% of these claims as being problematic.
- On that EIDBI report that Optum did, they flagged 90% of these claims as being problematic.
- The audit report from Optum, if you look at the parts that are unredacted, it says, you know, largely
- that I've been reading in the Optum that I've been reading in the Optum report<00:42:41.800>
Bills:
HF3542
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/08/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair. obligation on the reporter to do so in obligation on the reporter to do so in good<00:13:46.079
- data as a part of the optimum reports. data as a part of the optimum reports.
- and they give that report to DHS. and they give that report to DHS.
- So if the Optum reports include that data, let me ask Miss Primo.
- So we can't ask Optum to redact all of the not public data from the report to DHS because DHS then simply
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board - (6-24-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- DMS was asked to present on five reports, which include quarterly budget reports, quarterly MCO reports
- utilization report.
- ,<00:03:53.280>
and report, enroll demographic report, and report, enroll demographic report - is the health care provider tax report and assessment report.
- . report. report.
Keywords:
During the committee meeting live stream, portion of the video was lost due to network issues. There were also some technical difficulties with content and the incorrect background image being used.
The lost footage was recovered from backup, and the other issues corrected in post production editing.
1. 00:00:41 Call to Order
2. 00:01:02 Roll Call
3. 00:02:54 Approval of Minutes
4. 00:05:06 Statutory Reports and Data Requests
5. 00:35:14 2025 and 2026 Session Update
6. 01:03:10 Board Structure Updates and Subcommittees
7. 01:05:20 Public Comment
8. 02:23:14 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Board meeting opened with quorum, approval of the March 9 and March 16, 2026 minutes, and a welcome to new member Representative Willner. The board then heard a presentation from the Department of Medicaid Services on several statutory reports: the quarterly budget analysis (LRC) report, the quarterly MCO report, the provider tax and assessment report, the enrollee demographic report, the annual behavioral health/substance use disorder utilization report, and the Medicaid pharmaceutical rebate fund. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Bechal explained the reports and answered questions.
On spending, DMS said the quarterly budget analysis report should be read using the summary tabs because the first tab reflects only traditional Medicaid and does not include all populations. Lee said the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 showed about $191 million more in waiver spending than the same period last year, about $250 million more in other categories such as nursing facilities, CCBHCs, and FQHCs, and roughly $450 million more in total fee-for-service spending. She also noted that Medicare Part D premiums are 100% state funds and estimated the state-fund increase at about $140 million. For managed care, DMS said pharmacy, inpatient hospital, and outpatient hospital spending made up about 66% of MCO payments so far this fiscal year.
Members asked about administrative costs, provider tax impacts, citizenship-status categories, medical loss ratio, and whether the reports could be expanded to show recoupments and citizenship-based spending. DMS clarified that the spending figures discussed were benefit costs only, not administrative costs, and said administrative match rates vary. On the provider tax and directed payments report, Lee said the new CMS proposed rule would allow separate payment terms to continue through the grandfathering period, but that the impact would be substantial for providers even if the administrative effect was minimal. She also said DMS was still reviewing unusual citizenship categories such as “other” and “unspecified,” and would provide more information on medical loss ratio and recoupments if available.
Auditor Ball raised concerns about alleged waste, duplicate Social Security numbers, ineligible enrollees, and high error rates in other programs. Lee responded that Medicaid focuses on fraud, waste, and abuse, but said the cited $800 million figure was not factual because it did not account for people enrolled in more than one Medicaid program at the same time. She said DMS is reviewing eligibility systems, including changes tied to community engagement requirements, and is working with the cabinet’s eligibility staff and ombudsman division on error rates. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the Texas State Auditor's Office report from November 2024, approximately 341 individuals
- But I also look, the very next section in the code is 42. 42.0601, which is a false report to induce
- But it creates a felony in the third degree if the false report was of a criminal offender. offense to
- , and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. report, and prevent predatory behavior towards minors.
- So it's not a simple thing to see, it's not a simple thing to report, and it's not a simple thing for
Keywords:
false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Unredacted Optum report for legislators 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Per the contract, Optum was sent an initial report back to DHS at the end of December.
- This is a taxpayer-funded report that the taxpayers should be able to see. It's their report.
- It's the people's report.
- Members, please vote yes. know that if anything in this report know that if anything in this report were
- lawmakers, access to the full report. lawmakers, access to the full report.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- report there?
- I remember reading about this report and the contract that the state signed with Optum, and I was looking
- that Optum has.
- I remember reading about this report and the contract that the state signed with Optum, and I was looking
- The state signed with Optum, and I was looking forward to getting the results of that report coming into
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Medical Assistance provider enrollment processes 2/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:15:52.800>
HF <00:15:54.079>3423 history with Optum. - HF 3423 history with Optum.
- Um, I do want to note I really do like the report to the legislature.
- I do want to note I really do like the report to the legislature.
- I do want to note I really do like the report to the legislature.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I've seen certified reports that say Delta 9.34.
- When you look at their own report, it shows they sell over 30 million dollars.
- We're trying to confirm the report right now. Thank you, Senator Bettencourt.
- There being ten ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 5 will be reported to the full Senate.
- Require clear reporting.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will report the bill.
- The clerk will report the bill. The clerk will report the bill.
- Per the contract, Optum was sent an initial report back to DHS at the end of December.
- It's the people's report.
- The clerk will report the bill. today. The clerk will report the bill.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- going to incorporate the concerns, however, from the Attorney General's testimony into the committee report
- general's testimony into<00:01:35.119>
the <00:01:35.280>committee <00:01:35.600>report - c><00:01:35.920>
and <00:01:36.159>ask <00:01:36.400>that into the committee report - relating to budget related reports. relating to budget related reports.
- <00:04:33.440>
that bill that encapsulates the report that bill that encapsulates the report
Bills:
SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781
Keywords:
state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise
Summary:
The committee met for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week and took up a series of government operations, procurement, public records, public meetings, and related bills. Several measures were deferred one week to February 12, 2026, including bills on state construction projects, government accountability, gubernatorial appointments, the legislature, public procurement, and a bill on Hawaiian lei sales, largely so the committee could compare similar measures, address concerns, or integrate related reports. The committee also deferred SB 2449 on public meetings for the year, citing concerns that the proposed business-day definition was overly prescriptive and unnecessary.
The committee passed several bills with amendments. These included measures clarifying UIPA applicability to records created or maintained by agencies, with amendments changing “government function” to “agency function” and committee report language noting Attorney General concerns and exempting ERS for now; SB 2811 on state building projects with technical amendments and a delayed effective date; SB 2809 on budget-related reports; SB 2336 on trees, with a Senate draft and removal of “political subdivision”; SB 2308 on small purchase vendor compliance, setting the threshold at $5,000 and adding a delayed effective date; SB 2601 on procurement, reorganizing misdemeanor language and leaving funding/FTE issues to Ways and Means; SB 2219 on a capital visitor center working group; and SB 2849 on public meetings, with technical amendments and a delayed effective date. Bills on neighborhood board concerns and public notice were also adopted, with SB 2929 drawing testimony both for and against.
Testimony was generally supportive on procurement and small business measures, especially SB 2928 establishing permanent small business procurement coordinator positions, which drew strong support from the State Procurement Office, DBEDT, the Chamber of Commerce, DOT, the Ethics Commission, and others. On public notice, the County of Maui supported allowing website posting, while another witness raised concerns about accessibility, centralized notice locations, and impacts on kūpuna and people with disabilities. On search and rescue, the committee heard support for creating a statewide coordination structure, along with discussion of where such an office should reside; the Attorney General raised constitutional and placement concerns, while witnesses suggested law enforcement, DLNR, or DoD as possible homes. The committee also heard support for a bill protecting home addresses of covered public servants and candidates, though the Public First Law Center urged broader coverage and a better fit with existing law.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up is 2809 relating to budget-related reports.
- Next up is 2809 relating to budget related<00:19:18.640>
reports. - Uh requires the related reports.
- , please do not include original reports, please do not include original reports, bibliographies,
- The report said six hours before the close of business, but that language was only in the report and
Bills:
SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781
Keywords:
state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise
Summary:
The committee heard several government operations measures, beginning with SB 2064 on state construction projects, which would create an office of the state architect within DAGS to oversee design review and approvals for state construction. DAGS said it stood on its written testimony, DECAB supported the bill, DOT supported it, and HGA opposed it. No audience testimony or member questions were taken, and the chair moved on.
The committee then took up SB 2312 on government contracts, which would make records held by private contractors performing government functions subject to UIPA. The State Procurement Office, Attorney General, OIP, ERS, DHS, and HGA offered comments or opposition, while the League of Women Voters, Public First Law Center, All Hawaii News, Grassroots, and several individuals supported the bill. Public First Law Center argued the bill closes a loophole and does not expand or reduce existing exemptions, while OIP and others raised concerns about privacy, confidential information, and the need for clearer procedures. Members discussed possible clarifying amendments, including changing “government function” to “agency,” and the bill was left for further consideration.
Other measures discussed included SB 2662 on government accountability, which would require justification and caps for external consultants; ERS and DOT opposed it, while the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii and Airlines Committee of Hawaii argued consultants are often more efficient and necessary for major projects. The committee also heard SB 2744 on due process, for which no testimony was received; SB 2809 on budget-related reports, with comments from B&F and the Tax Foundation; SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, opposed by the Governor’s Office and the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and supported by one individual; a bill on continuous legislative sessions, with comments from B&F, LRB, and Hope for Hawaii; SB 2336 on tree management standards, supported by an individual and the Outdoor Circle; and SB 2075 on public procurement local preferences, which drew broad support with comments from SPO and the Attorney General and discussion of simplifying the preference structure. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly moved measures along after testimony and questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- report uh to get an unredacted Optum report uh to members<00:10:08.320>
of <00:10:08.400>this - Optum report? Optum report? Madam<00:10:26.680>
Commissioner. - One of the reports, it's the CES report, Optum redacted as trade secret.
- CES<00:15:42.720>
report, <00:15:43.400>Optum <00:15:43.800>redacted it's the - um CES report, Optum redacted it's the um CES report, Optum redacted as<00:15:44.600>
trade <00
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- analytics, stronger reporting analytics, stronger reporting requirements,<00:05:26.960>
phased - So, also according to the contract that was signed with DHS, there's a report that's been due from Optum
- I will note that the report and the information from Optum absolutely will be shared.
- ignoring reports or act or retaliating. ignoring reports or act or retaliating.
- <01:38:57.199>
from receiving reports, numerous reports from receiving reports, numerous reports
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 03/11/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , And, uh, I read part of his report, And, uh, I read part of his report, uh,<00:03:06.840>
at - and, uh, recognized in his report and, uh, recognized in his report cultural<00:03:32.760>
issues - <00:04:32.640>
We report. I mean, we wish we had time. We report. - prevention, and reporting. prevention, and reporting.
- Audit reports are a great example.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/18/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 26 requires the Commissioner of Human Services to release the Optum report to the public
- And members, this has to do with the Optum report language that is in section 26.
- just publicly release the entire report just publicly release the entire report with<01:02:14.800
- requested by Optum only. requested by Optum only.
- It's a report that we paid for via taxes, and the report tells us what was wrong and what went wrong.