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Health plans on the brink of technology anarchy
Health plans tend to be on one side of disruption, or the other—the “haves” and “have-nots.” We spoke with 30+ health plan chief executive officers (CEOs) to learn how payers are investing to deliver on their technology priorities and support business objectives. We found that some CEOs are embracing radical change to stay ahead and help combat competitive and market forces.
Kazim Zaidi
Senior Manager, Accenture Strategy
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WHAT DOES OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION MEAN FOR PAYERS AND PROVIDERS?
Operational transformation is about changing your business in a way that makes it possible for to meet the needs of your digital customers.MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Unleashing potential. Achieving outcomes.
People expect more transparent, accessible and responsive services from the healthcare sector today. Meeting these expectations can be overwhelming. Any organization can make do with incremental change—at least, for a while. But building for the future demands bold moves and tough decisions.
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Harnessing technology. Delivering change.
Technology never stands still. There is the constant ebb and flow of the old and the new, the traditional and the cutting-edge. Healthcare organizations can turn the promise of technology into performance—for the organization and for the people it serves—by embracing change.
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