The 2019 AHIP Institute & Expo took place in Nashville, TN earlier this month and our Executive Director Ferris Taylor was in attendance – along with many of our members and sponsor partners. This post shares just a bit of what Ferris observed. Also included are some recaps of the event shared by industry media and analysts.
Cigna CEO on Importance of Access, Affordability, and Eliminating Surprises
Wednesday’s afternoon keynote, A Blueprint for a More Sustainable Health Care System, was presented by David Cordani, President & CEO of Cigna Corporation. David’s introductory message emphasized the importance of access, affordability, and eliminating surprises. During his 45-minute session, David shared the following thoughts and ideas – among others:
Healthcare organizations – and the companies that support healthcare organizations – need to understand the needs of the people and companies they want to do business with and then earn the “right” to meet those needs.
In the quest for the digital transformation of their healthcare organizations, healthcare leaders should consider and address the “transactional going to transitional going to transformational”
Treat the whole person and be sure to do your best to connect individuals (plan members and patients) with providers. Drive this change through innovation
Some statistics shared by David Cordani
- The United States is the only place in the world you want to be if you have a critical medical conditional.
- In 1992, the healthcare industry resisted
- In 2008, the healthcare industry collaborated
- In 2020, will the healthcare industry choose to lead?
What is the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) and Why Should You Care?
Ferris Taylor (left) & Niall Brennan
Niall Brennan, former Chief Data Officer at CMS and current president & CEO of HCCI, joined Melinda Buntin, PhD, Chair of the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt and Robert Town, PhD, HCCI board chair and professor of economics at University of Texas-Austin to share an overview of the Health Care Cost Institute.
For those who may not know, the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) is the first qualified entity recognized by CMS for quality, efficiency, and use of resources. The speakers shared an overview of the benefits of collaborating and sharing data with HCCI and how HCCI members have access to the following types of Healthcare Market Intelligence:
- benchmarking enrollment, utilization, and payments
- provider profiling (understanding and tiering networks)
- care management (patient identified data)
- custom analysis (utilization of care, alternative payment methods, Rx, etc.)
Niall Brennan will be presenting the breakfast keynote at HCEG’s 2019 Annual Forum on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. For more information about our Annual Forum, click here.
Niall also shared some information on the National All Payer Claims Database (APCD) and emphasized that without data, states without APCD’s are flying blind with little or no ability to assess cost or quality. The group urged all attendees with the power to do so, to submit their data to HCCI and then focus on using the information and data HCCI generates in return to for quality and improvement programs.
Additionally, a general consensus among the speakers was their surprise that employers are not outraged over the variation in healthcare prices and even more with the fact that, while demand for some services is declining, in many cases prices are still going up.
For more information about HCCI including how to become a partner, click here.
RELATED: HCCI Research, Public Data, and Interactive Tools Related to Health Care Cost and Utilization
AHIP President & CEO Matt Eyles – Speaker at HCEG’s 2019 Annual Forum
At the AHIP event, Matt Eyles, AHIP’s CEO & President, shared his take on “What the Industry needs to do to address Health Care’s Challenges.” Matt will also be speaking at HCEG’s 2019 Annual Forum on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. For more information about our Annual Forum, click here.
Social Determinants of Health at AHIP Institute & Expo
Unsurprisingly, social determinants of health – ranked #3 on the 2019 HCEG Top 10 list – was a popular topic at the AHIP Institute & Expo. Check out these articles and resources on this hot topic impacting health plans, health systems, and provider organizations.
AHIP Launches Project Link to Address Social Determinants
At AHIP 2019, Health Plan Leaders Parse the Challenges and Opportunities of SDOH
Insurers to work together on social barriers to health
At the AHIP 2019 Conference, Former Surgeon General Murthy Speaks of Social Isolation and Its Impact
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