Choosing the right provider network management platform is critical for organizations looking to move past standard healthcare benefit offerings. Whether you’re putting together a hybrid benefit system or investigating direct contracting, the platform you choose must be robust enough to handle your current and future needs. You’ll want to take a close look at how […]
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Carrollton, TX -The newly issued Accresa patent for many-to-many payments software marks a major milestone for the healthcare technology industry. Securing a software patent requires meeting exceptionally high standards of innovation, setting Accresa’s platform apart from others in its field. Software patents are usually difficult to achieve because the technology must prove it solves a
Buried in the recent omnibus healthcare legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), is a long-awaited update. You can now use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to purchase Direct Primary Care (DPC) memberships. How the OBBB Impacts HSAs Historically, IRS rules restricted the use of HSA dollars for DPC, citing it as a form of
Every so often, an article emerges that so perfectly aligns with a company’s strategy to address a problem, and discovering it feels like striking gold. Kaufman Hall’s recent piece, “Hospitals keep losing money on physicians. Is there another way?” is one of those articles. The fundamental question raised in the article—to employ or not to
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In the face of the constantly changing healthcare landscape, alternative healthcare models become more crucial to providers and networks looking to remain competitive. More than ever, patients are searching for affordable, transparent, and empowering health plans. And providers want to deliver high-quality and hassle-free care with price transparency. Subscription and membership-based healthcare models are proving
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The trend of direct contracting in healthcare, where employers and providers bypass traditional insurers to build customized health plans, represents a significant shift in the healthcare landscape. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two models, their benefits and drawbacks, and their potential impact on the traditional insurance model: 1. Health System-Employer Direct Contracting In this
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Amidst the ongoing struggle to reshape the healthcare landscape, a beacon of change has emerged—and the need for it is palpable, given that the United States spends more on healthcare per capita than other developed nations, but often with lackluster results. The government is catalyzing the push for positive changes in healthcare contracting and payment
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Introduction Employer-sponsored insurance is the primary source of health benefits in the U.S., covering over 70% of the workforce. However, the model faces growing criticism due to plan complexity, rising premiums, and decreasing coverage. The rising dissatisfaction has created opportunities for innovation and the development of new healthcare delivery models. One promising approach gaining traction
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