Sharyn Hitchiner
Clinical Program Manager
UnitedHealth Group
Sharyn Hitchiner has been a RN for 25 years and lives in CT with her husband and 2 sons. Sharyn has worked in many areas of nursing but the most of her career has been in home health care, palliative and hospice care. She is a clinical program manager with Optum and has her RN, BSN, CCM.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Title: Feeling Safe is Fundamental People with multiple chronic conditions or a serious illness struggle to navigate the complex healthcare system. They often find themselves in the emergency room or being hospitalized for progression of their medical condition or for distressing symptoms. Many of these hospital admissions are avoidable if members are provided an extra layer of support. The Optum Advanced Illness Program provides an extra layer of support for our most vulnerable seniors. Feeling safe is fundamental and can allow someone to feel present, comfortable, and happy. When someone…