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Rich is a senior managing director responsible for Accenture’s global healthcare…
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Highlight of my week was interviewing some of our clients; the truly fabulous Jane Coyne and insightful Brin Hodgskiss. Jane shared her impactful…
Highlight of my week was interviewing some of our clients; the truly fabulous Jane Coyne and insightful Brin Hodgskiss. Jane shared her impactful…
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Great time with great people for a great cause (#earlychildhooddevelopment and #mentalhealth) at Starfish Family Services #GreatHeartsGala! Honored…
Great time with great people for a great cause (#earlychildhooddevelopment and #mentalhealth) at Starfish Family Services #GreatHeartsGala! Honored…
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Hospitals and health care workers have stood strong for their communities, and they have a vital role in our society to keep communities healthy…
Hospitals and health care workers have stood strong for their communities, and they have a vital role in our society to keep communities healthy…
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Private Health Insurance Exchange Survival Guide
Accenture
Surviving—and ultimately succeeding—in the private health insurance exchange market requires a laser focus on individual needs. Getting it “right” means creating a buying experience that feels personal and tailored to an individual’s evolving circumstances. Consumers have grown to expect this type of customized experience based on their dealings with other direct-to-consumer businesses.
Accenture has surveyed consumers in the United States and examined the criteria for success in today’s…Surviving—and ultimately succeeding—in the private health insurance exchange market requires a laser focus on individual needs. Getting it “right” means creating a buying experience that feels personal and tailored to an individual’s evolving circumstances. Consumers have grown to expect this type of customized experience based on their dealings with other direct-to-consumer businesses.
Accenture has surveyed consumers in the United States and examined the criteria for success in today’s private health insurance marketplace. We recommend that private health insurance exchanges become more sophisticated in four key areas to thrive in this evolving model.Other authorsSee publication -
Are You Ready? Private Exchanges are Looming
Accenture
Considerable attention has been paid to the state health insurance (public) exchanges created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. These public exchanges will expand and standardize coverage for an estimated 30 million individuals by 2017. However, this transformation is also paving the way for the rapid growth of another quietly emerging channel. Private health insurance exchanges have been incubating for several years, but the accelerated development of exchange products and…
Considerable attention has been paid to the state health insurance (public) exchanges created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. These public exchanges will expand and standardize coverage for an estimated 30 million individuals by 2017. However, this transformation is also paving the way for the rapid growth of another quietly emerging channel. Private health insurance exchanges have been incubating for several years, but the accelerated development of exchange products and technologies has employers increasingly re-evaluating traditional employee benefits.
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My colleague, Lauren Logan authored an article published by the American Hospital Association on responsible AI. I found it to be a very…
My colleague, Lauren Logan authored an article published by the American Hospital Association on responsible AI. I found it to be a very…
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Lindsay Bertrand from Nova Scotia Health/IWK Health and Andrew Truscott recently rocked the stage at AOLC, sharing groundbreaking insights on…
Lindsay Bertrand from Nova Scotia Health/IWK Health and Andrew Truscott recently rocked the stage at AOLC, sharing groundbreaking insights on…
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It was a pleasure to attend this year’s @Sydney Children Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) Gold Dinner. It was incredible to see industry leaders come…
It was a pleasure to attend this year’s @Sydney Children Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) Gold Dinner. It was incredible to see industry leaders come…
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My wife never told me anything about this - I just found out that Time Magazing announced today Julie as one of the “100 Most Influential People of…
My wife never told me anything about this - I just found out that Time Magazing announced today Julie as one of the “100 Most Influential People of…
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We are excited to share the news that Accenture Federal Services has agreed to acquire Cognosante. The Cognosante team of 1,500 people provides…
We are excited to share the news that Accenture Federal Services has agreed to acquire Cognosante. The Cognosante team of 1,500 people provides…
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I'm looking forward to speaking on 'The Rising Demand for Healthcare' at the upcoming 8th Annual Rosenman Symposium at UCSF on May 21-22! This…
I'm looking forward to speaking on 'The Rising Demand for Healthcare' at the upcoming 8th Annual Rosenman Symposium at UCSF on May 21-22! This…
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Proud of Accenture's work to continue to increase access to care
Proud of Accenture's work to continue to increase access to care
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There is a new sense of urgency in the healthcare industry to ensure artificial intelligence is used responsibly and ethically. In my latest Forbes…
There is a new sense of urgency in the healthcare industry to ensure artificial intelligence is used responsibly and ethically. In my latest Forbes…
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Well chuffed to get my diploma. What a great experience. Thanks especially to Daniela Rus & Clara Piloto Ed.M, all the inspiring professors and…
Well chuffed to get my diploma. What a great experience. Thanks especially to Daniela Rus & Clara Piloto Ed.M, all the inspiring professors and…
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I couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend some time with a good service dog named Captain at HIMSS. #captainlemonade
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend some time with a good service dog named Captain at HIMSS. #captainlemonade
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#MWC24 was all about Connected Industries. Companies need to reinvent faster – and on a greater scale – than ever before. I started the day by…
#MWC24 was all about Connected Industries. Companies need to reinvent faster – and on a greater scale – than ever before. I started the day by…
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Making EHRs, and the data they contain, easier to use and access for governments, providers, and patients is essential to the future of healthcare…
Making EHRs, and the data they contain, easier to use and access for governments, providers, and patients is essential to the future of healthcare…
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In yesterday’s #ViVE2024 Future of the EMR panel, Mike Sicilia stressed the importance of implementing technology that ensures consumers have access…
In yesterday’s #ViVE2024 Future of the EMR panel, Mike Sicilia stressed the importance of implementing technology that ensures consumers have access…
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We're excited to announce our attendance at #HIMSS24 in Orlando from March 11-15! Join us and over 30,000 digital health innovators as we collaborate…
We're excited to announce our attendance at #HIMSS24 in Orlando from March 11-15! Join us and over 30,000 digital health innovators as we collaborate…
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