A federal policy mandating that hospitals publicly disclose their prices for medical services was heralded as a revolutionary step toward empowering patients and introducing market-driven competition into the healthcare sector. The initiative, which began in 2021, was built on the intuitive idea
With a career spanning over 15 years in health system strategy, our guest today has a unique vantage point on the seismic shifts reshaping healthcare. Having held multiple leadership roles overseeing a diverse portfolio of businesses catering to U.S. health systems, he has been at the forefront of
In a move reflecting the immense pressures of regulatory scrutiny and corporate realignment within the American healthcare industry, global health giant Cigna has initiated a significant workforce reduction while simultaneously resolving a high-profile federal lawsuit over its prescription drug
Introduction The journey toward a medical career is defined by immense dedication and financial commitment, often presenting significant hurdles for aspiring physicians long before they enter medical school. A new opportunity has emerged to alleviate some of this pressure, offering not just
The recent expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has raised critical questions about the stability of health coverage for millions of Americans who suddenly faced sharply higher premiums. This research summary examines the direct correlation between the
A sweeping set of regulatory proposals is poised to fundamentally reshape health plan offerings on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, introducing a significant strategic shift toward what is known as "catastrophic coverage." While the administration presents these changes as a way
