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Seniors more likely to switch Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, survey shows
Low out-of-pocket costs, prescription drug coverage and in-network access to providers were some of the factors.
Healthcare added more jobs than other sectors in 2018, and the growth outlook is strong
By the end of the year, there were about 16 million people working in healthcare — about 11 percent of all jobs in the overall economy.
Americans express growing concern over Texas ruling on Affordable Care Act
More than three-quarters of Americans believe health system is experiencing a ‘major crisis’
The numbers have been consistent for years, but major differences are starting to show between the two major political parties.
Hospital profitability, volumes struggled during 2018, with a few exceptions
The summer of 2018 was strong, but aside from that there were few bright spots in a year of declining volumes and profitability.
Most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say the plan doesn’t incentivize action to improve health
The results also reveal that beneficiaries are mostly non-compliant, with just 14 percent always following through on recommended actions.
Mid-revenue cycle management improvement market expected to grow over the coming years
Growth is being driven largely by the use of these solutions to reduce healthcare costs, decrease billing and coding errors and maintain compliance.
Mergers and acquisitions continue to grow, reshaping the healthcare landscape, says Kaufman Hall
There has also been growth in mergers across state borders, as health systems from different geographies come together to form regional health systems.
Majority supports allowing small businesses to offer cost-saving, ‘large company’ health plans
Large company health insurance is typically less expensive than small group and individually purchased health plans.
Medical marketing skyrockets over past two decades, but oversight remains limited
The most rapid increase was in direct-to-consumer advertising, which increased from $2.1 billion in 1997 to $9.6 billion in 2016.
