By Healthcare Finance News
Publication Date: 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Using real-time data and AI, core processes are becoming faster and more transparent, Optum says.
Optum Real, a real-time claims system that instantly connects payers and providers, is partnering with Microsoft to speed the claims and reimbursement process.
The partnership combines Optum’s healthcare and AI expertise with Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dragon Copilot and Microsoft Foundry.
Simplifying the claims and reimbursement process is expected to reduce the administrative burden for clinicians.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The collaboration introduces new provider-focused capabilities within Optum Real.
This includes smarter coverage predictions that reduce manual work for coders and help clinicians reach recommendations faster; AI-powered documentation and chart intelligence; and AI-assisted support for prior authorization that surfaces potential coverage and payment issues earlier, according to Optum.
For providers, this results in unified clinical…