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Unlock Health has deep experience in managed care consulting, revenue strategy, contract performance and negotiations, benchmarking, analytics, and strategic communications
So much Medicare Advantage noise, so little time
Medicare Advantage plans have grown significantly, benefiting insurers through higher taxpayer costs driven by coding intensity, while raising concerns about their effectiveness and necessitating strategic evaluation by providers and government...
Three things you need to know about Medicare Advantage today
Medicare Advantage's rapid growth is straining hospitals and health systems due to low reimbursement rates, rising denials, and payment disputes, requiring providers to adopt data-driven strategies and proactive contract negotiations...
2023 revenue challenges: Turning the tide in 2024
In 2023, hospitals and health systems faced financial pressures from Medicaid redeterminations, Medicare Advantage's rapid growth, and shifting expectations of commercially insured patients, requiring proactive strategies in reimbursement, contract negotiations,...
Denials by bots: Why providers need to keep an (even closer) eye on claims
Payers increasingly rely on AI and automation to process claims, leading to higher denial rates, lawsuits, and scrutiny, necessitating proactive provider strategies to challenge harmful practices and safeguard revenue.
Shifts in healthcare, provider hurdles, & the flywheel effect
UnitedHealth Group's vertically integrated model leverages its assets to drive profitability while straining providers through low reimbursement rates, fueling industry-wide tension and highlighting the need for proactive strategies to address...