State of the healthcare industry

Healthcare is in a period of recalibration. The industry today faces especially large challenges — and healthcare leaders need to embrace strategic pivots. To make the adjustments necessary to navigate today’s challenges, leaders need to understand the structural forces driving deep shifts in policy, payment, and utilization. As these shifts upend the industry’s long-standing power dynamics, Advisory Board helps leaders know how to respond so their organizations can thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

The healthcare industry is experiencing significant shifts in power dynamics, policy, and utilization patterns. To thrive in this changing landscape, leaders need to make strategic pivots that prioritize sustainable margins over top-line growth. Discover the four performance pivots that will shape the future of healthcare in 2025 and beyond.

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How to reduce in-basket overload by 34%, in 4 steps

Unmanageable in-basket volumes can be a significant burden for healthcare providers. Find out how one health system successfully addressed this issue with a four-step process that reduced message quantity, protected provider time, and improved overall efficiency.

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From AI to burnout: 8 takeaways from Advisory Board’s strategy summit

Gain valuable insights from Advisory Board's 2024 strategy summit, where healthcare leaders explored strategies for building a sustainable future amidst industry shifts. From reevaluating growth strategies to addressing climate change to reshaping cancer care, these key takeaways will help organizations navigate the changing healthcare landscape.

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4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

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How 17 procedures are shifting to outpatient delivery in over 20 countries

The proportion of procedures delivered on a same-day basis is increasing around the world, but wide variation still exists between countries. Explore the site-of-care data on 17 key procedures in over 20 countries. Use this information to benchmark your own rates, incorporate the data into your clinical services plans, and identify which countries to look to for emerging clinical evidence.

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Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

CMS has finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a mandatory bundled payment model that will impact hospitals across the United States. Discover the key aspects of TEAM and get valuable insights and actionable steps for organizations preparing to participate.

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Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

Many health system leaders think that employing primary care physicians (PCPs) will secure in-network referrals, but the data tells a different story. Find out why employed PCPs are only slightly more likely to refer in-network than out-of-network for specialty care, and discover the financial impact of referral leakage.

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3 traits health plans want in a provider partner

Relationships between health plans and providers can be filled with tension, but understanding what health plan executives truly want in an ideal partner can lead to better collaboration and improved outcomes. Discover the key traits health plan executives value in a provider partner and learn how to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships.

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4 traits providers want in a health plan partner

Health plan-provider relationships can be fraught with tension, but understanding what providers truly want in an ideal partner can lead to better collaboration and improved outcomes. Discover the key traits providers value in a health plan partner and learn how to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships.

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Addressing plan-provider friction: 3 insights from Optum’s Payer-Provider Abrasion survey

Plan-provider friction is a growing concern in healthcare, and addressing it requires collaboration between health plans and providers. Explore three key findings from Optum's Payer-Provider Abrasion Survey and interviews with top executives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial impact, the role of prior authorizations, and the need for mutual motivation and alignment.

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The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

In a rapidly changing pharmaceutical landscape, three foundational forces are set to shape the industry's future: artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug development, the urgent need for health equity, and the role of patient-reported outcomes. Discover why these forces are critical for manufacturers to consider in their strategic planning for 2025 and beyond.

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The life sciences leader's guide to today's top infusion trends

The infusion market is evolving rapidly, and infusion leaders are rethinking their strategies. Learn about the biggest trends impacting infusion providers and explore approaches to strengthen customer relationships in this comprehensive guide.

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How the cell and gene therapy pipeline will change the status quo

The pipeline of cell and gene therapies is expanding in both depth and breadth. Healthcare leaders must adapt as competition grows and innovation stretches into new specialties. Find out how new cell and gene therapies will change the status quo and what it means for providers, purchasers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Q&A: Addressing limitations in AI language interpretation tools, with GLOBO CEO Dipak Patel

For people with limited English proficiency, accessing healthcare can be daunting. We talked with innovator Dipak Patel, CEO of GLOBO, about his research on the limitations of AI interpretation tools in a medical setting and how those limitations can be mitigated to best serve patients.

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Case Study

How SCAN Health Plan leveraged AI to improve call center operations

Discover how SCAN Health Plan harnessed the power of AI to revolutionize its call center operations and enhance member satisfaction. This case study outlines the health plan’s approach, including prioritizing the problem, getting buy-in, selecting a vendor, and implementing education and training.

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Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

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CMS’ TEAM payment model is here. How should hospitals prepare?

CMS recently finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a mandatory bundled payment model that roughly one in ten U.S. hospitals will be required to participate in. Discover why TEAM is so important and get actionable tips to prepare your hospital for this new payment model.

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3 major trends shaping today's orthopedic and spine care market

Our ready-to-use slide presentation equips leaders with strategic insights on the major trends impacting U.S. orthopedic and spine care delivery. Included are market growth forecasts, site-of-care shift projections, demographic trends, and the top challenges and opportunities of each trend.

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The data healthcare leaders need to know for 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the most crucial healthcare data for 2025. Covering topics from health system financial performance to drug industry trends, these data slides provide key insights and actionable information for strategic planning and decision-making in the year ahead.

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Market outlook for individual and small group health insurance

Stay informed with the latest insights into the individual and small group health insurance markets. This ready-to-use slide deck highlights key developments, market dynamics, plan performance, consumer trends, and actionable strategies to respond to these changing markets.

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Join our next State of the Industry webinar on Dec. 17

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Learn 4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

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4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

How to reduce in-basket overload by 34%, in 4 steps

From AI to burnout: 8 takeaways from Advisory Board’s strategy summit

4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

How 17 procedures are shifting to outpatient delivery in over 20 countries

Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

From AI to burnout: 8 takeaways from Advisory Board’s strategy summit

Are employed PCPs more likely to refer within their health systems?

3 traits health plans want in a provider partner

4 traits providers want in a health plan partner

Addressing plan-provider friction: 3 insights from Optum’s Payer-Provider Abrasion survey

The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

The life sciences leader's guide to today's top infusion trends

How the cell and gene therapy pipeline will change the status quo

Q&A: Addressing limitations in AI language interpretation tools, with GLOBO CEO Dipak Patel

From AI to burnout: 8 takeaways from Advisory Board’s strategy summit

How SCAN Health Plan leveraged AI to improve call center operations

4 strategic pivots for 2025 (and beyond)

From AI to burnout: 8 takeaways from Advisory Board’s strategy summit

Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

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