Nathan Eddy
There are increased monthly premiums, out-of-pocket costs and the elimination of some Medicare Advantage plans entirely.
Hospitals increasingly see ASCs not only as a budget item but as a central element of strategy, report says.
A stronger in-house data structure may be a factor into Pharma's prioritization of AI.
Tariffs and drug pricing reforms are a top priority, overtaking traditional concerns such as workforce challenges and cybersecurity.
Senior leaders feel pressure to evolve AI but cite a lack of internal resources to develop in-house AI tools.
Execs are eager to use genAI to optimize workflow and improve clinical sustainability, but a readiness gap persists.
The report identifies six major areas of payer-provider friction, largely revolving around VBC initiatives.
For AI to work in clinical care, doctors must be involved in decision-making with their patients, Philips report says.
Roughly 477,000 jobs could be lost in healthcare, including in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies and nursing homes.
Inpatient revenue has grown at a faster rate than outpatient revenue, signaling a shift in hospital utilization patterns.