It’s the first full week of the new year, and many of us are settling back into the daily grind after the stillness of a holiday break. For some, it might be tough to find motivation or renewed focus, especially when progress comes slower than we’d like. But a wise communications advisor, Darren Brandt, reminded me that “healthcare takes a minute.” Darren shared these words with Seth Joseph, a Forbes contributor, in an annual roundup of things unlikely to change quickly in the year ahead. Among the perspectives Seth featured are those of Nicholas Stepro, Arcadia’s Chief Product and Technology Officer. Nick acknowledges challenges and uncertainty surrounding health data interoperability, such as the growing need for collaboration between innovative entrants and established organizations to unlock the full potential of healthcare data. While the task seems huge and progress slow, the wins the industry needs won’t come overnight. Instead, a steady drive to true openness — much like the fabled tortoise and the hare. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dTku-4sM What do you think will remain a constant in healthcare this year? Discuss in the comments!
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I've been reflecting on some compelling "anti-predictions" for healthcare in 2025, particularly regarding generative AI's role in patient care. #3: Generative AI A big YES to this one: One perspective especially resonates: AI should enhance—not replace—the fundamental human connection at healthcare's core. True personalization isn't solely about algorithms; it's about strengthening the patient-provider relationship and using a people-centered approach. Sometimes we forget how powerful it can be to simply ask, "How are you doing?" The challenge before us isn't just about implementing AI—it's about thoughtfully integrating it to support and amplify the human elements that make healthcare truly effective.
It’s December, which means you’ve probably seen an avalanche of “2025 predictions” posts and articles — but what about “antipredictions?” Our very own Alon Joffe, Eleos Cofounder and CEO, recently weighed in on Seth Joseph’s Forbes piece listing 6 things that 💥won’t change💥 about healthcare in 2025. (Because, as Seth writes, “any major change over the course of any twelve month period is unlikely.”) Alon’s hot take? 🔥 Despite a heavy focus on #interoperability in health IT, we probably won’t see much progress in the coming year. “Legacy systems are too complex and lack the right incentives,” he said. 👉 Check out the full article below for more juicy insights on healthcare topics like antitrust, #generativeAI, and market consolidation. Huge thanks to Seth and Forbes for including us in this roundup alongside such awesome experts like Zachariah Reitano of Ro, Scott Barclay of Insight Partners, Graham Gardner, MD, MBA of Kyruus Health, David Schweppe of MedeAnalytics, Robin Cherry Glass of Included Health, Sean Duffy of Omada Health, Jonathan Bush of Zus Health, Nicholas Stepro of Arcadia, and Darren Brandt of Sloane & Company.
Anti-Predictions For Healthcare In 2025: What Won’t Change, And A Case For Optimism
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It’s December, which means you’ve probably seen an avalanche of “2025 predictions” posts and articles — but what about “antipredictions?” Our very own Alon Joffe, Eleos Cofounder and CEO, recently weighed in on Seth Joseph’s Forbes piece listing 6 things that 💥won’t change💥 about healthcare in 2025. (Because, as Seth writes, “any major change over the course of any twelve month period is unlikely.”) Alon’s hot take? 🔥 Despite a heavy focus on #interoperability in health IT, we probably won’t see much progress in the coming year. “Legacy systems are too complex and lack the right incentives,” he said. 👉 Check out the full article below for more juicy insights on healthcare topics like antitrust, #generativeAI, and market consolidation. Huge thanks to Seth and Forbes for including us in this roundup alongside such awesome experts like Zachariah Reitano of Ro, Scott Barclay of Insight Partners, Graham Gardner, MD, MBA of Kyruus Health, David Schweppe of MedeAnalytics, Robin Cherry Glass of Included Health, Sean Duffy of Omada Health, Jonathan Bush of Zus Health, Nicholas Stepro of Arcadia, and Darren Brandt of Sloane & Company.
Anti-Predictions For Healthcare In 2025: What Won’t Change, And A Case For Optimism
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ICYMI: Forbes quoted our Co-CEO Darren Brandt and several of our healthcare clients on healthcare in 2025. Give it a read to see that perspective on a variety of hot-button topics including AI, GLP-1s, and regulation.
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Ha! Thanks, Seth Joseph at Forbes, for the fun buildup and including this communicator's perspective in your 2025 anti-predictions piece. Like Sisyphus—and many others in healthcare—I’ve been rolling the boulder of healthcare change uphill for nearly 30 years! Yet, as your anti-predictions piece highlights, I remain an optimist at heart. I’ve witnessed real progress, potential, and a renewed ENERGY for positive change. From groundbreaking new drugs to the industry’s increasing willingness to collaborate on data-sharing, green shoots of transformation are everywhere. Here’s to a 2025 focused on making the healthcare system better for all! https://lnkd.in/edhR87d9
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In this Sg2 blog by Joe Maher, learn five emerging trends and dynamics in a subset of publicly traded legacy payers and #valuebasedcare focused entrants drawn from earnings call transcripts from 2023 Q4, including observations on: 💡 How the current economic environment continues to place a premium on margin over growth 💡 How the focus on margin management will increase payer-provider partnership opportunities, especially in VBC 💡 How understanding positioning of specialty care and pathways is critical for health systems in markets advancing toward value https://bit.ly/4a7HI83
Five Observations From 2023 Fourth Quarter Earnings Calls: Legacy Payers and VBC Market Entrants
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Led by MDIC's Health Economics and Patient Value program, the Commercial Payer Council aims to streamline evidentiary requirements for coverage, expedite #patientaccess, and refine pathways for #coverage, coding, and payment—serving as a neutral platform for collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The Council's inaugural meeting covered pivotal topics like Medicare Advantage and #reimbursement for #digitalhealth technologies. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, initiatives like the Commercial Payer Council play a vital role in shaping a more efficient, patient-centered #healthcare ecosystem, poised to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Learn more about this new MDIC initiative at https://lnkd.in/erMWYQ9V Key Insights from the Q1 meeting can be found at https://lnkd.in/ejRywsYP #healthcarecoverage #healthinsurance #medtech #healthtechnology #medicaldevices #patientsafety #healthequity #obesity #FDAapproval #healtheconomics #patientfirst
The MDIC Commercial Payer Council: Fostering Collaboration for Enhanced Patient Access - MDIC
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📢 Big congratulations to Arcadia's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Nick Stepro, for sharing compelling perspective in this must-read Forbes article on healthcare in 2025! His views on balancing innovation with practical progress in data sharing and interoperability is a reminder of why Arcadia leads the way. Check out the article: https://ow.ly/msa850UEEe7
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McKinsey & Company's latest article explores the potential impact of price transparency on the US healthcare landscape. It highlights how increased visibility into healthcare costs could lead to greater consumer empowerment and improved market efficiency. At TALON, we're at the forefront of driving transparency, efficiency, and improved outcomes in this dynamic industry through our cutting-edge cost-containment solutions. Connect with us to explore how TALON is empowering healthcare providers and TPAs to navigate this evolving landscape effectively. Let's shape the future of healthcare together! #TALON #PriceTransparency #HealthcareEfficiency
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It was an honor to lead Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC)'s inaugural quarterly Commercial Payer Council, which highlighted how #healthtech companies can better navigate the commercial payer landscape, specifically Medicare Advantage and #reimbursement for #digitalhealth technologies. If you are with a #medicaldevice or #digitalhealth company in need of guidance on this topic, please read our Key Insights document which summarizes our discussion and provides key considerations. #medicareadvantage #medtech #digitaltherapeutics
Led by MDIC's Health Economics and Patient Value program, the Commercial Payer Council aims to streamline evidentiary requirements for coverage, expedite #patientaccess, and refine pathways for #coverage, coding, and payment—serving as a neutral platform for collaboration among diverse stakeholders. The Council's inaugural meeting covered pivotal topics like Medicare Advantage and #reimbursement for #digitalhealth technologies. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, initiatives like the Commercial Payer Council play a vital role in shaping a more efficient, patient-centered #healthcare ecosystem, poised to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Learn more about this new MDIC initiative at https://lnkd.in/erMWYQ9V Key Insights from the Q1 meeting can be found at https://lnkd.in/ejRywsYP #healthcarecoverage #healthinsurance #medtech #healthtechnology #medicaldevices #patientsafety #healthequity #obesity #FDAapproval #healtheconomics #patientfirst
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In this rapidly evolving Medicare Advantage marketplace, payers must act strategically and invest in the future. A recent article by McKinsey & Company highlights some of the key strategies MA plans must embrace to thrive in this shifting landscape. To stay ahead, MA plans should aim for 4+ star ratings, prioritizing clinical measures, health equity, and member experience. The challenge? Enabling better care while optimizing costs. 🔑 Top focus areas for MA leaders: ☑ Boost member engagement to close care gaps ☑ Identify & address members with social risk factors ☑ Harness automation & digital tools like AI chatbots and personalized outreach Learn more about how connected health technologies can help MA plans achieve these goals by elevating star ratings, improving member satisfaction, and delivering exceptional value to their members. We included the link to this article in the Comments section below. https://lnkd.in/d4sWZqhP
The future of Medicare Advantage
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"There is growing evidence that there are diseconomies both of scale and co-ordination in health services generally. Those diseconomies manifest themselves in the vast empty space between the giant enterprise and the physicians and patients who rely on them. Every denial of care by United’s AI-driven claims management system makes a tiny dent in the company’s consumer image. Patient anger over arbitrary and self-interested health plan meddling in care decisions resulted in first managed care backlash in the late 1990’s. United’s recent Net Promoter Score of -5 suggests that it has a long way to travel to regain customer confidence and loyalty. The physician-patient relationship remains the bedrock of the health system. If the nerve endings of an enterprise do not reach out and sense the effect it is having on that relationship, it isn’t going to be very long before it either ceases to grow or ceases to be profitable or, likely, both. United and Optum have reached that tipping point right now. Follow Optum’s physicians and their patients and see the future." https://lnkd.in/eaBBYdCB
Optum: Testing Time for an Invisible Empire
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