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What to expect in 2025: Managed care trends and predictions
New president. New Congress. Decades old healthcare cost finger pointing. Payors and providers say change is needed. Yet there’s no consensus on how to achieve it. In our new report, we share...
CMS gives increases to Medicare Advantage plans and decreases to physicians
MA plans are bad for taxpayers, beneficiaries, and providers. So why has CMS authorized increased payment rates to MA payors for 2026?
New webinar: What’s trending in the business of healthcare?
Truths we knew yesterday seem up for debate today. An administration committed to reducing waste doubles down on a program that’s expensive for taxpayers and bad for providers. Rising numbers...
Bodyguards and cheerleaders: the role of strategic communications
The lifecycle of a healthcare organization is full of moments that can positively or negatively affect its reputation. The strategic communications team helps organizations deliver compelling messaging that resonates with...
Unlock Health expands Strategic Communications practice
The Strategic Communications practice can help healthcare providers manage a wider range of critical business issues and communicate quickly and effectively during crisis situations in the highly regulated and fast-moving...
BCBS settlement gives new visibility to BlueCard claims
The Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust settlement is the gift that keeps on giving. But only to providers who stay in the settlement.
The BCBS Settlement injunctive relief is worth gold to providers
Economists find Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust settlement means more than $17.3 billion of value for providers.
Health insurers say they’ll do better … time will tell if they do
In the wake of Brian Thompson's murder, the public demanded significant changes from health insurers. Will they follow through? Unlock Health CEO, Brandon Edwards assesses their first public statements of...
We need an attitude of genuine humility to address a healthcare system in desperate need of change
The murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a heated debate about systemic issues in the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting the urgent need for reform while condemning violence...