Healthcare Brew’s Post

Becker's poses the question: What do you feel is the biggest challenge facing the healthcare industry right now? How is your organization working to combat this? The insight that stuck out to us: Challenges around attracting, retaining and creating a space for team members to grow their careers. Find solutions for your organization with MedCerts and explore our employer strategies: https://lnkd.in/ec2yGDyR Read more from Becker's Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/dw5HKEKA #EmployerSolutions #EmployerPartnership

There is a close connection between patient equity, patient care, and the financial health of Hospitals and this is why it matters. Patient Access to providers among the most vulnerable populations has sadly declined. This is largely due to a pretty sizable shift taking place in healthcare. An elderly patient with several co-morbidities relying on the vigilance of their provider may be the only safety line preventing their conditions from escalating to a situation of life or death. And unless the health systems they depend on stay profitable, and therefore available, this lifeline may be severed. If a health system cannot cover the cost of providing healthcare, they close. The impact on communities, particularly rural communities, can be devastating. In a 2011, a study by the University of Washington watched a rural community hospital close in CA to study the impact to this community... what they saw should give us all reason for concern. Among the many negative outcomes of this closure, the most alarming was a significant increase in patient mortality (an increase of nearly 6%). Nothing seems quite so final as death and is obviously worst case. But what about the patients suffering from other ailments which don't lead to grave circumstances? Elimination of their opportunity to critical care annuls potential quality of life or perhaps their ability to provide for their family? What about mental health patients who are in desperate need of a provider associated with these rural health systems? And don't think this only applies to rural systems either... there is plenty of data showing the same can be true of urban neighborhoods as well. It isn't difficult to make the case that the financial viability of a health system is the difference between life and death for countless souls across our country. This hit close to home for my family a few years ago. Yet, it is growing exponentially more difficult for hospitals due to increased regulations and needless rules changes unilaterally imposed by insurance companies compounding the complexity to collect revenue. Less money means cuts, reductions, or closures making it harder for many health systems to keep their doors open in lower income areas. Whether in rural or urban communities, the populations hit the hardest are the marginalized, vulnerable, and non-ambulatory. Health equity and Hospital financial viability cannot be separated. Salud Revenue Partners believes patient equity is in the core of who we are. It is in our DNA to think first of the benefits and care given to the patient and leverage our technology and world class service teams to help health systems run their AR and RCM to take care of these communities. I would love the chance to show you how! saludrevenue.com https://lnkd.in/drG4NBv3

Today's healthcare landscape is evolving, with traditional service delivery adapting to meet diverse needs more effectively. The Direct to Employer (DTE) healthcare model exemplifies this shift, emerging as a significant growth avenue for health systems. This approach aims to streamline healthcare solutions, making them more cost-effective and tailored to specific employer needs. Employers making decisions between traditional and DTE systems need to understand the nuances between the two and the specific value propositions DTEs hold for self-funded employers.

Today's healthcare landscape is evolving, with traditional service delivery adapting to meet diverse needs more effectively. The Direct to Employer (DTE) healthcare model exemplifies this shift, emerging as a significant growth avenue for health systems. This approach aims to streamline healthcare solutions, making them more cost-effective and tailored to specific employer needs. Employers making decisions between traditional and DTE systems need to understand the nuances between the two and the specific value propositions DTEs hold for self-funded employers.

"U.S. companies spend more than a trillion dollars annually on health care for their employees. To get this budget-busting figure under control, some companies are experimenting with cutting out insurers, and investing in primary care clinics at the office." Shawn Gremminger joined Tradeoffs to discuss how some National Alliance members are working with doctors and hospitals directly. #primarycare #healthcare #employeehealth

Solving the problems of healthcare begins with ACCESSIBLE, no or low cost primary care. We are doing this in Arkansas with shared PCP clinics and for small to mid-size businesses. You don’t need to be “JP Morgan big” to advantage this for your work families. As a matter of fact, I can show you how to pay for your PCP clinic with NO ADDITIONAL COST to your healthplan budget. Let’s talk!

There's plenty of opportunity for independent physicians and providers of care to contract directly with self-funded employers. It's a win for employees, employers, and mission-driven clinicians passionate about patient access to timely, safe, affordable healthcare. The search for the right partners is of utmost importance, particularly in the areas of benefit plan design, CAA compliance guidance, and care navigation, as these elements are crucial for successful direct contracting. The discussions and decisions at the C-suite level regarding direct contracting are not a distant future prospect, but a pressing reality for 2025. Momentum is building in the DFW metroplex with the Jefferson Physician Group IPA and the direct-to-employer contracting Guy Culpepper, MD, and I are engaged with. Strategic partnerships and integrated networks are growing. Shifting the payer mix to direct contracting to ensure viability is the best way to maintain autonomy and independence. Healthcare with a heart starts with primary care relationships. ❤️ #dte #primarycare #specialtycare #patientaccess #digitalinnovation #healthcareonlinkedin #dfw #partnerships #caa #populationhealth #analytics

HOPE! You don’t have to be “big” to advantage a Primary Care Clinic. We are doing this for two employers (one with 350 employees and one with 135 employees) who joined their work families together to start their own shared clinic…in ARKANSAS. If you have 500 “bellybuttons” alone or with an employer friend you can do this, too. Glad to share how we helped. Employers' Advanced Cooperative on Healthcare (EACH) - Bringing back the CARE in healthCARE. - Bringing back the BENEFITS in employee BENEFITS. - Bringing back the LOWER in healthcare COSTS.

Today's healthcare landscape is evolving, and the Direct to Employer (DTE) healthcare model is at the forefront of this shift. As traditional service delivery adapts to meet diverse needs more effectively, DTE is emerging as a significant growth avenue for health systems. DTE aims to streamline healthcare solutions, making them more cost-effective and tailored to specific employer needs. Employers making decisions between traditional and DTE systems need to understand the nuances between the two and the specific value propositions DTEs hold for self-funded employers. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it's crucial for employers to stay informed on the latest trends. DTE is one such trend that offers significant advantages over traditional healthcare models.

SCO Media Mention: Cutting Through Healthcare Waste Matt Ohrt, a former corporate HR executive turned healthcare advocate, is making waves in the fight against wasteful healthcare practices. In a recent interview, he highlights Surgery Center of Oklahoma for pioneering transparent pricing and direct contracting, setting the standard for cost-effective, high-quality care. Ohrt shares how businesses and healthcare providers can work together to create a more efficient, affordable system, free from the burden of Big Insurance and unnecessary administrative waste. With his efforts, he's empowering companies to take control of healthcare costs through direct contracting and transparent pricing—just like SCO has done for years. Cut through the complexity and save with clear, upfront costs at SCO. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/g8GQVsnE