Healthcare leaders can’t tell whether value-based care and Medicare Advantage are truly lowering costs. Some see promise in these models and ongoing innovations, while others say the programs haven’t delivered measurable savings and point to direct contracting as a more transparent way to control spending.
This year will likely see a high rate of divesture among hospital M&A deals, according to Anu Singh, managing director at Kaufman Hall. He also predicted that health systems will continue to pursue partnerships with a broader array of organizations, such as payers and venture firms, to solve challenges.
By reducing administrative burden and redesigning workflows around human needs, it creates space for what matters most: connection between clinicians and patients.
Kaiser Permanente is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to its Risant Health experiment. The organization is currently on the prowl for more acquisition targets, Kaiser CEO Greg Adams said at HLTH.
While it it’s too early to judge the success of Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health, the company’s first two acquisitions show a commitment to adjoining organizations with a strong focus on population health — as well as a dedication to spreading Kaiser’s value-based care delivery models across the country.