In the last two decades, national health expenditures have more than doubled from $1.5 trillion in 2001 to $4.1 trillion in 2020, accounting for 14.0% and 19.7% of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP), respectively. One may wonder, How far...
Read moreThe Most Promising Value-Based Model in the Commercial Market: the Lean Value Model
Nearly 160 million individuals are covered by employer-sponsored health insurance, accounting for about 50% of the U.S. population. However, the cost of such coverage has increased by 20% in the last five years and 43% in the last decade. As of...
Read moreAmazon Care vs. One Medical: a Tale of Two Primary Care Innovation Models
On July 21, 2022, Amazon announced its $3.9 billion bid for One Medical, a primary care innovator. Some industry observers consider this a smart move by Amazon, while others think this might be another failed attempt. The deal is...
Read moreInvesting in a RosenCare-Like Model Could Generate Savings for Employers
This is a follow-up article to “A Tale of Two Employer-Based Healthcare Models” in which we compare and contrast RosenCare and Haven Healthcare. In the last three decades, RosenCare has been able to offer quality care and spend 30 to 50% less on...
Read moreA Tale of Two Employer-Based Healthcare Models: RosenCare vs. Haven
Back in 2016, I became aware of RosenCare at a conference held in Orlando, Florida that focused on employer-sponsored on-site or near-site clinics. Rosen Hotels & Resorts gave a presentation about its healthcare delivery model, and I was very...
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