Healthcare Professional Education and Training
We provide a full range of interactive self-paced guides. We've organized them by category to help you find what you need.
Self-paced trainings
Featured courses
Getting Started with UnitedHealthcare
This is the first course all new care providers should complete. Whether you are new to our network, have a new employee, or simply need a refresher, this self-paced course is designed to give you what you need to get started working with us.
UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal Overview
Discover how you can use the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal for all of your online services, including claims, eligibility, prior authorization, referrals and much more.
Special Needs Plan (SNP) Model of Care Training for Providers
This CMS required training includes information about the different types of SNPs tailored to individual needs. You’re considered a SNP care provider if you see UnitedHealthcare plan members who have benefits under a Medicare Advantage SNP.
CME credit courses
OptumHealth™ Education (OHE) is a jointly accredited education company with over 30 years of experience as a full-service provider of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE). OHE is simultaneously accredited to provide medical, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, social work, dental and dietitian continuing education activities.
All content is available free of charge to learners. To get started, simply create an account and choose the activities you'd like to participate in.
Educational programs
Coding Corner offers educational courses to help you improve your coding accuracy.
Education and training-related news
September 17, 2025
California HMO commercial: New member ID cards for SignatureValue plans
New member ID cards for California SignatureValue plans will be issued in phases beginning Oct. 1, 2025.
September 17, 2025
New York nursing home custodial care Medicaid eligibility requirements
Reimbursements to nursing homes will be recovered if an LTSS application is incomplete or the member is found ineligible.
September 16, 2025
Complete our training this Substance Use Prevention Month
Take our substance use disorder training to learn the most recent practice insights and earn free CME credits.
September 11, 2025
Texas Medicaid: Changes made to STAR+PLUS billing codes and modifiers
Effective Sept. 1, 2025, long-term care providers must use new billing codes and modifiers as members’ care plans renew.
August 29, 2025
Texas Medicaid: Register for LTSS town hall events
Register for one of our fall UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas town hall events to learn about LTSS.
August 19, 2025
Hawaii Medicaid: Depression screening can help improve health outcomes
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii providers use the depression screening tool to identify and manage depression for both adults and children.
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