Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Ryan Marling Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Insurers offering a less comprehensive network of providers are building a foothold as a low-cost option for price-sensitive consumers. Are they our future? May 16, 2018 Ryan Marling
Will Walmart lead the way for retail entrants in healthcare? Ryan Marling Will Walmart lead the way for retail entrants in healthcare? Could Walmart make a splash in Medicare Advantage by seeking to acquire Humana? It has already built capabilities as a self-insured employer that could help it stand out from the competition. Apr 16, 2018 Ryan Marling
The accountable care conundrum Ryan Marling The accountable care conundrum New payment models have pushed providers to focus on reducing waste and inefficiencies in care delivery, but what will it take to enable providers to take accountability for long-term patient health? Mar 29, 2018 Ryan Marling
3 Reasons the Amazon mega-partnership is fertile ground for innovation Ryan Marling 3 Reasons the Amazon mega-partnership is fertile ground for innovation Speculation surrounds the partnership of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan. How can the venture build a model that controls costs and seizes accountability for long-term health? Mar 14, 2018 Ryan Marling
Apple’s EHR: Why health records on your iPhone is only the beginning Ryan Marling Apple’s EHR: Why health records on your iPhone is only the beginning Being able to carry your health records on your phone is great, but the underlying standardization that makes it possible positions it as merely the tip of the iceberg for innovation. Feb 26, 2018 Ryan Marling
Remote patient monitoring: From hype to reality Ryan Marling Remote patient monitoring: From hype to reality It's easy to get excited about flashy new technology and speculate on its potential to transform healthcare, but merely hot-swapping one technology for another won’t do much. Jan 29, 2018 Ryan Marling
Can we disrupt the kidney transplant waiting list? Ryan Marling Can we disrupt the kidney transplant waiting list? The kidney transplant waiting list has grown to almost 100,000 people. How might the artificial kidney evolve as a solution for those in queue? Jan 11, 2018 Ryan Marling
Not all innovation is created equal in the transition to value-based care Ryan Marling Not all innovation is created equal in the transition to value-based care The value-based care movement has begun before the fee-for-service reign has ended. By attempting to bridge both worlds, are providers actually creating one-size-fits-none models that leave no party better off? Dec 21, 2017 Ryan Marling
The healthcare goal is changing and CVS is skating to score Ryan Marling The healthcare goal is changing and CVS is skating to score CVS' recent acquisition of the mega-insurer Aetna is their latest move in their attempt to align with where future profits lie in healthcare. Dec 11, 2017 Ryan Marling
Can we innovate our way out of the opioid epidemic? Ryan Marling Can we innovate our way out of the opioid epidemic? Disruptive Innovation has a major role to play in combating the opioid abuse epidemic gripping the United States. Nov 29, 2017 Ryan Marling
Biomarkers lead the way on the cutting edge of medicine Ryan Marling Biomarkers lead the way on the cutting edge of medicine Biomarkers play an integral role in improving healthcare, and researchers at the cutting edge of medicine are demanding more of them. Nov 17, 2017 Ryan Marling
Innovators Worth Watching: Cityblock Health Ryan Marling Innovators Worth Watching: Cityblock Health Is Google's parent company Alphabet poised to disrupt healthcare delivery? We hold their spin-off, Cityblock Health, to the disruptive test. Oct 25, 2017 Ryan Marling