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Health plans must meet growing purchaser and consumer expectations and address the accompanying challenges. Our research team works with plans of all sizes and types to provide the strategic insight and market intelligence that equips health plan executives to make smart decisions and position their organizations for future success.
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Listen to Advisory Board experts discuss the escalating tensions between health plans and providers — and what to do about it

The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. Host Abby Burns and experts Max Hakanson and Eileen Fennell discuss what each stakeholder says they need to see from their partners in order to mend the relationship.

Learn 5 ways to navigate the future of Medicaid

Explore ways to address cost management, health equity, care quality, provider relations, and member engagement to navigate the changing Medicaid landscape with success.

Market outlooks by health plan line of business

We’ve put together the top trends and growth outlooks for employer-sponsored insurance, the individual market, Medicaid managed care, and Medicare Advantage — all in slides you can use in your next meeting.

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The obstacles between health systems and VBC success

Value-based care (VBC) can be a daunting endeavor for health systems, but understanding the challenges is the first step towards success for all stakeholders involved. Dive into this infographic, compiled from 60+ interviews with provider executives, to learn about the key challenges to VBC implementation and get strategies for overcoming them.
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GuideWell’s 3-step process to improve prior authorizations with AI

Prior authorizations (PAs) are notorious for their complexity and delays, but GuideWell found a solution. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their PA process, they reduced cycle time to an average of 11 hours and achieved 78% automated approvals within 90 seconds. Discover how GuideWell's innovative approach improved efficiency and member satisfaction.
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Q&A: How Stanford Health Care 'de-risked' its remote patient monitoring strategy

Implementing a remote patient monitoring (RPM) strategy requires careful planning and risk mitigation. Stanford Health Care took a proactive approach by conducting three pilots before rolling out its enterprise-wide strategy. Learn from Stanford's experience and gain insights on how to successfully navigate the challenges of RPM implementation.
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Understand the digital maturity of your health system

Is your health system digitally equipped for success? Find out with this comprehensive digital maturity model designed specifically for health systems. Assess your strategic vision and digital infrastructure across eight key domains to improve clinical outcomes, patient empowerment, and operational efficiency.
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