Direct Contracting
According to the Business Group on Health, the overall trajectory of employer negotiations is driving toward more direct contracting with...
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Provider Consolidation, Bankruptcies & Closures
The looming recession, new competitive entrants, and continued financial constraints will increase M&A activity across the provider landscape, hospital bankruptcies,...
Cost Cutting Strategies
As a result of the economic downturn, employers and providers will implement cost cutting strategies. Employers will look to reduce...
Reduced Discretionary Spending
While consumer demand for proactive, personalized care is high, household discretionary spending on healthcare will slow. Organizations will need to...
Digital Consolidation
The influx of private equity funding has led to an overwhelming number of point solutions built to solve the same...
Health Equity & SDoH
Reducing/addressing healthcare disparities across underserved populations continues to be a top priority, especially with the ACO REACH program. Value-based care...
Labor & Workforce Shortages
A McKinsey report found labor shortages and labor costs will be main drivers of the anticipated $370B increase in healthcare...
Increase in Uninsured/Underinsured Patients
As many as 18M people could lose coverage under Medicaid in the 14 months after the public health emergency ends...
Private Equity Investment
Due to pressures on federal and state funding and competition for public dollars, private investment in healthcare will quickly become...
Journey from the Top Four to the Champion
The Selection Committee narrowed the field from 64 and has selected a 2022 champion! Continue reading to learn more about...
Community Perspective: The Predictions
Thanks to those that submitted their picks for this year’s final four trends. As we inch closer to cutting down...
Round 1 Results and Analysis
After much anticipation, preparation, and predictions, the 2022 March Healthcare Classic is officially underway! The Selection Committee has been hard...