Innovation appears to have reached the risk-averse insurance industry. A few weeks ago A.M. Best issued a press release seeking comment on draft criteria for scoring and assessing innovation at the insurance companies it rates. It could lead to an innovation ratings system. … READ MORE >
As telemedicine grows, a ‘digital front door’ lowers health-care costs
Telemedicine—like other industries where digitization of service has transformed an entire ecosystem—is dramatically changing health care delivery. Frequently health systems are partnering with telemedicine providers to build out a digital front door to patient care. … READ MORE >
Medicaid expansion to lift health care in 2019
Four states—Idaho, Nebraska, Utah and Montana— included Medicaid expansion on their ballots in 2018’s midterm elections. Montana’s ballot item was a renewal of expansion, which failed; the three other states saw Medicaid expansion initiatives pass, and we expect health care providers in those states to benefit in 2019. In addition, … … READ MORE >