By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    physical health
    5 Ways Playing Games Can Improve Neural and Physical Health
    September 9, 2022
    Reasons For Hair Loss and Its Treatment
    Reasons For Hair Loss and Its Treatment
    February 16, 2022
    healthcare organization
    5 Actionable Strategies For Healthcare Organizations
    August 15, 2022
    Latest News
    Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
    July 20, 2025
    How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
    July 17, 2025
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    health insurance rate shock
    Subsidies Will Temper Health Insurance “Rate Shock” for the Young
    June 8, 2013
    Future Diabetes Treatment Approaches
    September 12, 2011
    Image
    Delaying the “Employer Mandate”
    July 5, 2013
    Latest News
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
    How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
    July 17, 2025
    How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
    July 17, 2025
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Mid-Year Update: 4 Major Payer Trends
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Business > Finance > Mid-Year Update: 4 Major Payer Trends
BusinessFinanceGlobal HealthcareHealth ReformHospital AdministrationMedical DevicesMobile HealthPolicy & LawTechnology

Mid-Year Update: 4 Major Payer Trends

Moira O'Connell
Moira O'Connell
Share
3 Min Read
Payer Trends Healthcare
SHARE

Q3 is in full swing and now is the time to look at what healthcare trends will bring us into 2017. Many payers are looking at current healthcare trends to help predict changes in the marketplace and isolate places of improvement. From data security to value based payments, it has been a big year for healthcare. Here 4 of the biggest trends payers can expect to hit in Q4 and continue into 2017.

Contents
PartnershipsValue Based PaymentsData SecurityTelehealth
  1. Partnerships

Payers are partnering-up with healthcare providers to offer jointly-owned health plans, challenging the traditional payer-provider relationship. This type of partnership is adopted from the Accountable Care model, focusing on shared-risk and quality of care improvement. Payers and providers see jointly-owned health plans as a more sustainable way of working together, focusing on value based care and the healthcare triple aim.

  1. Value Based Payments

Value Based Payments (VBP) have been a major trend as fee-for-service payment models become a thing of the past. VBP models are designed improve care outcomes and reduce costs by requiring providers to meet quality and cost thresholds. This significant departure from traditional models shifts the focus to quality of care over quantity. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) goal is to tie 90% of all Medicare payments to value by 2018.

  1. Data Security

Cyber-attacks and data breaches are eerily common in the healthcare industry, with 3 of the largest data breaches in history occurring in 2015 alone. Payers have access to a wide variety of sensitive data and investing in cyber security is more important than ever. Investing in resources to bulk-up security systems and protect patient data will be keep to preventing attacks and data breaches.

More Read

Wi-Fi Alliance® and Continua® Health Alliance Collaborate on Personal Connected Health
How A Doctor’s Perception of Patients Can Impact Patient Satisfaction
Person-Centered HealthCare: How mHealth Technologies Are Benefiting Patients
What the Election Means for Health Care
Advantages Of Blockchain in The Healthcare Industry
  1. Telehealth

Telehealth has become a fundamental way for all types of patient to receive the care they need. From remote patient monitoring to rural health, telehealth is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. While some payers already have comprehensive reimbursement policies in place, many have yet to embrace this important change in healthcare. Telehealth reimbursement can help payers reduce costs through improving quality of care and patient satisfaction. Embracing telehealth and the important care that comes with its services will be a must for payers in the years to come.

Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

botox certification
Help Improve People’s Skin Health Via Botox Certification
Skin Specialties
July 22, 2025
Telemedicine Apps
Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
Health
July 20, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
Global Healthcare Policy & Law
July 17, 2025
paramedics in surgical gloves and masks
How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
Health care
July 16, 2025

You Might also Like

Healthy Smiles: Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy With Diabetes

September 2, 2016
eHealthMedical Innovations

Meeting The Healthcare Demands of an Aging Population

June 26, 2018
rfid solutions in healthcare
eHealthTechnology

How RFID Solutions Can Improve Patient and Doctors Experience

February 24, 2021

Six Ideas and Questions for GAVI’s New CEO

March 9, 2011
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?