In a startling development for businesses across the United States, a recent study by Mercer has projected a staggering 6.5% average increase in health benefit costs per employee for the coming year, marking the most significant rise in 15 years. This alarming statistic, drawn from responses of
In a transformative moment for the healthcare sector, Strive Health, a pioneering company focused on value-based kidney care, has recently clinched a staggering $550 million in funding, blending $300 million from a Series D equity round with $250 million in debt financing. Established in 2018, this
Imagine a state pouring millions of dollars into a policy that risks stripping healthcare from tens of thousands of vulnerable residents, only for it to collapse under its own weight just before a global health crisis hits. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario but the reality Michigan faced in early
The U.S. healthcare system, burdened by an expenditure of $4.9 trillion in 2023, stands at a crossroads due to the fundamentally flawed nature of commercial negotiated rates for health benefits, which exhibit staggering inconsistencies. These rates, shaped through shadowy dealings between payers,
In a striking turn of events, Colombia has experienced an unprecedented 37% surge in private health insurance enrollment, with 1.4 million individuals now covered under prepaid medical plans as of mid-2025, reflecting a profound shift in how citizens access medical care. This dramatic rise unfolds
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the transition to value-based care (VBC) has placed unprecedented pressure on health plans to deliver high-quality outcomes while curbing costs, especially in the realm of post-acute care (PAC). PAC, which encompasses recovery services provided in
