3 tips for reducing friction in payer-provider relationships

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Top Story 3 Tips That Could Reduce Friction in Payer-Provider Relationships During a panel at MedCity News' INVEST Digital Health conference, three executives representing a provider, a payer and a technology vendor shared their thoughts on how to heal the rocky relationship between hospitals and health plans. For instance, one leader encouraged payers and providers not to be afraid to give up some control, and another urged them to build comprehensive risk models. Sponsored Content Harnessing the Power of Phone Interactions in Healthcare Presented by Parlance and MedCity News A human touch makes a significant difference in healthcare call interactions where an automation-dominant approach would fall short. Learn More.

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MedCity FemFwd Podcast: SCAN Inspired With Nancy Monk, Chief Operations Officer of SCAN Health Plan MedCity FemFwd, a podcast dedicated to discussing the breakthroughs and challenges in women's health, is back with another episode. This time, we are joined by Nancy Monk, chief operations officer of Medicare Advantage insurer SCAN Health Plan, to talk about the company's recent launch of SCAN Inspired, a Medicare Advantage plan designed for women.  Listen Now

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