Accountable care models serve as the cornerstone of value-based approaches to expand access to well-coordinated, high-quality, and longitudinal care. Specialist engagement in these models is critical given the increasing role of specialists in managing care across the patient journey, the growing importance of specialized diagnostics and early disease interventions (such as biologics and cell and…

More than 80% of C-suite executives from healthcare and life sciences organizations see improved health equity as a top-10 goal for 2024, a recent report by Deloitte found. The report offered a 2024 outlook for health equity across the two industries and relied on data from a survey conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health…

Researchers warn generative AI could add $43 billion annually to America’s already stark racial wealth gap over the next two decades, with Black workers also facing a higher risk of job loss thanks to automation. Why it matters: The wealth gap between Black households and white households has widened since 1980 in the U.S., where…

The business of healthcare has evolved significantly over the last two decades as stakeholders, from providers to policymakers, have looked for ways to manage costs while improving patient outcomes and achieving health equity. More and more independent practices have been purchased by health systems, offering economies of scale while promoting provider accountability for the delivery…