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Research on main drivers of price variation among private insurers could be used to help inform state policies and potentially create a more level field in healthcare.

New Price Transparency Data Reveals Tremendous Variation in Rates by County

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Growth of Hospital at Home Models Accelerated by Recent Best Buy-Health System Partnerships

Health systems are actively expanding their care at home programs to meet patient demands and achieve positive results for workforce challenges, inpatient capacity, costs, and outcomes.

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The Growing Impact of Healthcare Labor Strikes

37 strikes have hit healthcare this year, including the largest in U.S. history. Unionization is increasing across workforce roles, with a focus on work conditions that ultimately impact patient care.

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Healthcare AI Moves from Theoretical Promise to Tangible Impact, Bringing Challenges to Navigate

Recent success stories in healthcare underscore AI’s transformative potential, but the journey has only begun as organizations navigate challenges such as data privacy, safety, and algorithmic bias.

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Medicare Advantage 2024 Star Ratings: More Stars Fade Again This Year

Only 31 plans managed to earn a 5-star rating, a drastic reduction from 57 in 2023 and 74 in 2022. The average star rating has also seen a dip, falling from 4.14 in 2023 to 4.04 in 2024.

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Breaking Down Barriers: Biden’s Plan to Tackle Medical Debt

New initiatives announced by the Biden administration won’t eliminate credit card debt but could help protect vulnerable populations from the negative effects of bad credit and growing medical debt.

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Government Shutdown Still Possible, Would Hit Low-Income Patients Hardest

Despite an immediate stay, Congress has a November deadline to avoid a shutdown—which could inhibit funding for clinical research and public health, and limit services for low-income individuals.

Contributors

Roger Ray, MD

Chief Physician Executive and Physician Enterprise Solutions Leader

Roger Ray, MD, is the Chief Physician Executive at Chartis. He has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, having served in a variety of leadership positions at major medical centers and health systems throughout the eastern United States.

Alexandra Schumm

Principal, Vice President of Research

Alex Schumm is a Principal and Vice President of Research at Chartis. Alex has 15 years of consulting experience in the areas of enterprise strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership strategy, physician-hospital alignment, and network development.

Abigail Arnold

Associate Vice President of Research

Abigail Arnold is an Associate Vice President of Research with Chartis. She has experience in consulting and with many segments in the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, health plans, and pharmaceuticals.

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