Over the last year we have not seen much movement in health policy from Congress but saw administrative action taken by the federal government and movement at the state level. As we start the new year, there are multiple public and private sectors forces likely to make an impact in the health care industry in 2019.
Read MoreThis year’s headline is that overall health care spending growth stayed well below the benchmark of 3.6% growth: health care spending growth was only 1.6% from 2016 to 2017. That said, there is still cause for concern, as described in our key themes.
Read MoreIt has been three years since the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) passed the House and Senate with over 90% support, representing the most substantial change to government-funded healthcare since the Affordable Care Act.
Read MoreLaunching an ACO is resource-intensive, and there is no guarantee of success. Payers and providers interested in pursuing ACO partnerships should consider the following strategies to help put them on the right track.
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