Jeff Lagasse
This is an 8% decline following the expiration of pandemic-era policies that temporarily increased star ratings for some plans.
Telehealth for mental health conditions, which account for half of telehealth claims, fell in most areas of the country.
2025 would be the third consecutive year of health benefit cost increases above 5%, following a decade of about 3% increases.
The two-phase expansion includes adding nearly 8,000 square feet to the surgical wing and a new clinic building.
After the acquisition closes, IU Health Plans will operate as part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana.
Hospitals could enhance accessibility by investing in alternative sites of care and virtual visits, report says.
The VR experience is designed to teach skills for managing chronic lower back pain and has demonstrated efficacy in some studies.
Compensation increased more than 5% for many specialties but only increased 3.6% among primary care specialties.
Executives' highest priority for revenue cycle investment is technology, such as AI, automation and machine learning.
The company cut about $2B worth of total debt and added $2.5 billion in exit financing.