Time to Talk About Trend
There have been a number of market-changing dynamics over the last few years affecting healthcare with COVID [...]
My Recent Experience with Kaiser Health System
I moved from the east coast to the west coast seven years ago. My employer had several options [...]
A Provider’s Primer for Shared Savings Arrangements
Shared savings arrangements have increased in popularity as healthcare shifts towards value-based care. In its most basic form, [...]
An Actuarial Guide to Medicare Direct Contracting
On April 1, 2021, the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model began its first performance year. Effective [...]
The Calm Before (After) the Storm
Sitting here in early June it is hard to know what the future holds. We are about 3 [...]
Health Care Provider Pinch: COVID-19’s Impact on Provider Revenues
The U.S. healthcare system pre-dominantly operates using a Fee-For-Service (FFS) reimbursement model. This means doctors, hospitals, and [...]
So Where is This Coronavirus Train Going?
Having been self-quarantined at home now for several weeks I have a never-ending dream feeling of being on [...]
Pandemic Risk Management: Lessons From Ancient Egypt
In a time when fear and anxiety seem to grip an entire world, the small population of risk [...]
2020 Health and Wellness Report: An Effective Tool to Reduce Health Costs
Overview For many years wellness has been viewed from somewhat of a skeptical perspective. Intuitively, the value [...]
Minimum Savings Rates in Shared Savings Arrangements
Introduction It is a hot afternoon in late summer. Representatives from the managed care team at GreatCare [...]