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Health Plan Integration | Payer-Provider Integration
By:
Anna Greene
December 6th, 2022
Of all the terms used at Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable in early November—including Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) and Provider-Owned Health Plan—‘Payvider’ certainly had the most interesting ring to it. And, as Robert Groves, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Banner|Aetna joked in his opening remarks, he’s not sure if it sounds more like a superhero or a supervillain.
Digital Access | Health Plan Integration | Payer-Provider Integration
By:
John Evers
May 25th, 2022
The healthcare industry is evolving at an unprecedented rate to keep pace with changing customer needs, government mandates, and an onslaught of competition from emerging disrupters like Amazon and Walmart. Health systems and health plans are realizing that working together to create better, more consistent care access experiences is no longer a lofty goal for the future—and that collaboration needs to start now.
Patient Access | Health Plan Integration | Payer-Provider Integration
By:
John Evers
February 24th, 2022
Our latest infographic summarizes new findings from our annual consumer survey that shows a growing number of people interact with health plan websites when seeking care. In fact, over half (52%) of online researchers consult a health plan website in their search for a new provider—up more than ten percentage points from last year. For more consumer insights, download the full 2021 Patient Access Journey Report.
Patient Access | Digital Access | Health Plan Integration | Payer-Provider Integration | Health Plans
By:
John Evers
August 3rd, 2021
With the continued growth of healthcare consumerism, it’s not surprising that nearly 60% of people say they use the internet to find a new healthcare provider, with many including health system and health plan websites in the search. While these sites are important avenues for patient access, inconsistent provider data between the channels can create a fragmented experience for those seeking care. That’s a key reason why Kyruus and HealthSparq joined forces earlier this year, with a shared goal of simplifying care navigation to enable people to find and book the right care – whether they start their search with a health plan or health system.