Jeff Lagasse
Severe volume disruption to operations appears to be waning, but expense pressures are still elevated and pronounced.
The majority of bad debt now is associated with patients with insurance, contributing to the net revenue challenge for hospitals.
Results of the HealthEdge survey show the pace of change has led to shifting priorities for health plan leaders.
A 2021 Milliman analysis showed a tenfold increase in virtual visits by members who have these plans and a 6% reduction in ED visits.
This comes despite a rapid decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations following the winter surge, with the challenges expected to be widespread.
Part D's programmatic structure may lead to plan sponsors preferring higher-cost versions of hepatitis C drugs, OIG finds.
The insurer's strategy is to expand its geographic presence and the scope of services it can offer.
It includes a personalized digital care app to help guide members through family planning, including different paths to parenthood.
COVID-19 continued to affect the industry, which has plowed forward with expanded offerings, digital transformation and other bold moves.
Existing pre-pandemic racial and ethnic disparities in hospital mortality widened during the pandemic, research has found.