Taking care of your employees is important, but how do you know you are paying for the right care? When patients receive low-value care, meaning care that is duplicative or not supported by research, they pay more for unnecessary or inadequate care....
Primary care is at the core of our healthcare system and serves as the cornerstone of healthy communities. In a perfect world, primary care would be used first, most frequently, and would have built-in patient navigation. However, studies have shown that primary...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades but it has become a hot topic in recent months due to the rise of open-source, generative AI platforms like ChatGPT that are publicly available. AI is being used in virtually every industry, including...
Telehealth and virtual care services have grown rapidly the in last few years, expanding access to care for millions of Americans. Virtual care can be a cost-effective option for a range of healthcare services, including preventative care, primary care, and...
Driving employees to high-value healthcare can improve quality of care while reducing costs for employees and their self-funded employers. It’s no secret that we are facing some complex challenges in healthcare today. Over 70% of employers expect moderate to...
Most people in Wisconsin receive care in a medical facility from providers employed by a hospital or health system but there are alternative options to the traditional model of care. Utilizing alternative care options like independent primary care, telehealth...
The Alliance recently sat down with Michelle Golden, Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations at the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, to ask what advice she would offer public employers that are making changes to their health benefits....
Consumer out-of-pocket spending on healthcare was projected to hit almost $500 billion in 2021 – and is expected to reach nearly $800 billion in 2026, according to healthcare market research group Kalorama Information. “Salary growth will continue to lag healthcare...
Patients in healthcare are often confused by the healthcare system, unsure where to go or who to trust. In fact, 3 in 4 American patients leave the doctor’s office confused, and do more research, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. So, if they’re...
Obesity doesn’t just influence employees’ waistlines, but also employers’ bottom lines. That is why we at The Alliance want to help employers understand its causes and effects on health – and how their employees and businesses are impacted – to offer best...
