The American Medical Association and other health groups have sent a letter of support to lawmakers for passage of The Value in Health Care Act, which would offer incentives to help providers move into the new payment model.

When employers were asked about strategies for managing costs for 2024, utilization control initiatives, such as prior authorization, case management, disease management and nurse advice lines took center stage, says a new report.

Forecasters are dealing with a unique set of factors this year, including the post-pandemic winding down of care avoidance, the emergence of new drugs and the expiration of 2-year contracts with providers, says a new report.

Of the $7,221 total cost for an individual, the employer contribution is $4,241, while the employee contribution is $1,847, plus $1,133 for out-of-pocket costs through co-pays and deductibles, according to a new report.

The PwC Health Research Institute queried health plans on multiple factors, which could help employer plan sponsors take action now to deflect some of the "cost inflators" predicted to boost medical spending next year.

The first phase of this effort is focused on data sharing in order to ensure that physician practices are able to stay independent and deliver higher quality care, said the three health care organizations.

More than half (53%) of health care workers believe their employer pays below industry averages

Although less than half the respondents either are using AI now or will be within a year, more than half of responding companies (56%) already have policies in place.