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The Times wants to hear from patients and providers about medical practices affiliated with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. Share your experience below.<\/p>\n

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Health care in America is changing. The days of small, independent medical practices have mostly passed. Today, most doctors work for a large corporation. Acquisition sprees by hospitals, health systems, private equity firms and health insurers have given a relatively small number of companies outsize control over a $4.5 trillion industry with extraordinary consequences for people\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n

Amid this wave of consolidation, one company stands apart. UnitedHealth Group, which owns the nation\u2019s largest insurer, also employs or is affiliated with roughly 90,000 doctors \u2014 more than any other company. Through its lesser-known subsidiary Optum, it operates primary care practices, specialty clinics, home health agencies, urgent care centers and other facilities across the country.<\/p>\n

This combination is at the core of the company\u2019s growth strategy and has led to record profits. The Times wants to understand what it has meant for Optum\u2019s patients and medical professionals. We\u2019d especially like to know about any changes that occur when Optum buys or contracts with a medical practice.<\/p>\n