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Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: November 8, 2024 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - CMS finalizes OPPS rule with 2.9% pay boost - Providers receive adverse ruling in No Surprises lawsuit - MACPAC calls for transparency with state-directed Medicaid payments Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gkmxcpz6

Summa Health signed a Definitive Agreement outlining its planned acquisition by General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation LLC (HATCo).   Kaufman Hall served as the exclusive transaction advisor to Summa Health in its acquisition by HATCo.   In connection with the transaction, Kaufman Hall also served as an advisor to Summa in the development of a new foundation to increase investment into the Greater Akron community.   https://lnkd.in/gVreiM6n   ------------------------------------------------------- All trademark rights reside with their respective owners. Inclusion within this material does not imply the trademark owner’s affiliation with or endorsement of Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC.

A huge thank you to the 250+ attendees that gathered at the Four Seasons for our 35th Annual Healthcare Leadership Conference! This year’s theme—Listen, Learn, Lead—allowed us all to embrace new ideas, exchange insights, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired to continue our leadership journeys. Our speakers and attendees discussed everything from the recent election to valuable business lessons. A big shout out to the Kaufman Hall colleagues who took the stage and shared their expertise with our audience: Ken Kaufman, Lisa Goldstein, Matt Robbins, Jeffrey Sahrbeck, Amanda Steele and Robert Turner. We’re already looking forward to next year’s HLC being held at the Four Seasons on Oct. 23 and 24. Mark your calendars! #healthcareleadership #healthcareconference #healthcareleaders 

Learn how UMass Memorial Health is pioneering a new model of care by bringing the hospital to new moms. Dr. Benjamin Hamar, Director of the Maternity Center, joins the podcast to discusses with host J. Carlisle Larsen the benefits and challenges of this innovative hospital-at-home program. #healthcareinnovation #postpartumcare #hospitalathome #maternitycare #healthcarepodcast https://lnkd.in/gFS8AQRs

Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: November 1, 2024 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - Amazon One Medical, Cleveland Clinic announce primary care collaboration - Oracle Health rolling out new EHR in 2025 - Ozempic and Wegovy marked available on FDA shortages list Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gmc5VzVX

The Medicare Advantage market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with a majority of Medicare eligible beneficiaries enrolling in one of these privately administered plans in 2024. But over the past couple of years, the industry has experienced some growing pains—ranging from more regulatory scrutiny to higher costs associated with members utilizing more healthcare services. In the second half of their conversation, Joyjit Saha Choudhury, Managing Director of the Kaufman Hall’s Strategy and Business Transformation practice, joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to talk about the potential worst-case scenario for the market. #MedicareAdvantage #HealthcareTrends #healthcarepodcast https://lnkd.in/gQ7qnyyh

We had an incredible day at our Healthcare Leadership Conference! We were delighted to feature Ken Kaufman’s new book, “Now, Near, and Far: The Kaufman Blogs, 2016-2024,” which shares Ken’s insights on leadership, strategy, finance, disruption, talent, and the role of not-for-profit healthcare, all based on his extensive experience advising healthcare organizations. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—your enthusiasm and support mean the world! If you haven't yet, be sure to grab your copy of “Now, Near, and Far” to continue exploring these important themes. https://lnkd.in/gTksfge4 Together, let’s keep driving innovation and excellence in healthcare! #HealthcareLeadership #Innovation #HLC24

Retail giants like Walmart and Walgreens are facing challenges in their healthcare ventures. While this may raise concerns about patient access, it also offers valuable lessons for healthcare leaders. Learn about the impact of retail healthcare and how health systems can navigate this evolving landscape from Kaufman Hall SVP Scott Christensen, as featured in Becker's Healthcare Hospital Review. #healthcare #retailhealthcare #healthcareleadership #healthcareindustry Read the Review: https://lnkd.in/gaZeA4vH Read the Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/gagf_BcF

The 35th annual Kaufman Hall Healthcare Leadership Conference is in full swing! We kicked off the day with insightful opening remarks from our Managing Director and President, Kate Guelich. Our speakers then delved into the 2024 elections and the importance of humanism in healthcare during this era of technological advancement. #HealthcareLeadership #KaufmanHall #Healthcare #HLC2024

The changing demographics in America are reshaping the landscape of healthcare, presenting new challenges for hospital and health system operations. One of the biggest changes has been the increase in the percentage of Americans who are living solo.   In Ken Kaufman's latest blog, he explores this demographic shift toward solo living and its implications for operational strategy. #HealthcareChallenges #DemographicShift #SoloLiving https://lnkd.in/gC5G7jQa