Accounting & Financial Management
The study suggests continued payment reforms and increasing computer-based decision-support tools.
Insurers posted profits, but are wary of the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Q1 of this year.
Utilization among whites decreased more than among Black or Hispanic populations, but the largest utilization decreases were among Asians.
New data-driven business models will create what Deloitte calls a "well-being dividend," shaving billions off projected health spend.
2020 was rough, but based on FY 2021 Q1 earnings report figures, prospects for the coming year seem much better.
Year-end financials are being watched closely as the healthcare system gets a handle on the full impact of COVID-19.
The organization still managed a $3.1 billion profit for the year, a significant 25% increase from 2019.
Budgets continue to be impacted by the increased use of high-cost drugs and critical care drugs for coronavirus patients.
Patients feel that customer experience is an important part of their healthcare journey, and a key reason to stay with a provider or abandon it.
Most feel that healthcare costs will continue to rise over the next couple of years despite a Democratic Senate majority.