Many medical group leaders have pursued financial improvement, yet few have gained significant long-term success. We share five key levers and examples of groups that have created sustainable models.
The rate increase comes alongside a revised risk adjustment model. The effects of these changes on the healthcare ecosystem remain to be seen, particularly on access and quality.
Healthcare leaders face uncertainty about how proposed funding cuts could impact their organizations and communities. We discuss how to plan and identify emerging operational strategies.
Premiums nearly doubled in a recent 5-year period, even as other healthcare costs have shifted to patients. The burden will grow heavier without appropriate policy interventions.
Leaders are looking to the long-term sustainability of their academic health enterprises. We discuss initiatives to pursue, including revenue growth and cost-saving opportunities.
While Medicaid work requirements may reduce program costs, they would put 36 million people at risk of losing coverage—with negative impacts on access and population health.
Federal disruptions to communications, funding, and processes at the NIH are impacting clinical research, straining health system finances, and creating general uncertainty about the future.
61 senior strategy executives at US health systems shared what they think about key healthcare trends, what keeps them up at night, and where they are making strategic investments for the future.
Managed care contracting was historically successful with just-in-time negotiation execution and budget adherence. But today’s challenges require a differentiated, strategic approach.
Sweeping funding freezes were rescinded, but unpredictability remains as the underlying executive orders are still in force—potentially affecting DEI, climate-related, and other targeted initiatives.