Anthem relies on flexible partner-not-build strategy in shift to value
It’s a capital-efficient way to achieve growth without being pigeonholed into one strategy, and differs from the value-based blueprints of peers UnitedHealth and Humana.
As hospitals sue over surprise billing ban, healthcare experts ask why
While provider associations take the battle to court, private equity backed physician groups are absent from the litigation.
Hospitals felt omicron’s full force in late 2021, Kaufman Hall says
A respite from treating large volumes of COVID-19 patients was short-lived last fall as people with symptoms filled hospital emergency rooms and boosted volumes in December, according to a new report.
FDA’s OTC hearing aid proposal exposes industry, stakeholder rifts
Manufacturers, backed by professional bodies and lawmakers, have lined up on opposite sides of a debate about key aspects of the agency’s proposed rule that would create a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids.
Spectrum, Beaumont launch new system following merger
The combined organization — temporarily named BHSH System — will have a major presence in Michigan with 22 hospitals, a sizable outpatient business, a health plan covering 1 million people and a combined revenue of $13 billion.
Cleveland Clinic reports COVID-spurred financial windfall in 2021
The nonprofit has yet to publicly issue a comprehensive financial statement, but some initial figures illustrate how Cleveland Clinic — like some other major hospital chains — has actually prospered financially during the pandemic.
Payers, researchers warn CMS proposal could cut funds to insurers enrolling high-risk consumers
Payers are flagging concerns about changes to a CMS model aimed at encouraging more healthy consumers to sign up for insurance coverage, while new research finds the proposal could backfire.
Healthcare trends of 2022
Providers face staffing shortages and continued pressure on margins while payers are challenged by people who continue to put off care, resulting in a member base that is sicker and has more complex conditions.
Leveraging the value of virtual care data
Healthcare organizations need data-driven dashboards to empower providers with successful insights.
Implementing value-based care to drive success for life sciences companies
Value-focused solutions can help life sciences groups make the switch to value-based contracting.