Premier’s Susan DeVore writes in Health Affairs Blog writes about the transitioning healthcare industry as the GOP Congress shifts the public policy focus away from healthcare. She highlights payment models, patient engagement, data to combat efficiency of care, digital care, and drug costs. While efficiency in care delivery and patient engagement need to be at the front of health workers minds, the government and regulatory committees need to be focused on drug costs. Click here for the full article and detailed explanations on each trend.
Another article highlighted what board members will to know moving into 2018. Written by Premier’s Steve Valentine and Guy Masters, this article tackles increased cost pressures and leadership turnover among other things. Click here to read more.