Same surgery, $220K apart: Should providers & employers rethink value?

A new Trilliant Health report reveals vast price variation for identical healthcare services, even for procedures delivered at the exact same facility. Allison Oakes, Trilliant's chief research officer, urged providers to prove they are delivering true value for the cost and pressed employers to leverage their purchasing power to demand higher-value care.

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Top Story Same Surgery, $220K Apart: Why Providers & Employers Need to Rethink Value Amid Price Disparities A new Trilliant Health report reveals vast price variation for identical healthcare services, even for procedures delivered at the exact same facility. Allison Oakes, Trilliant's chief research officer, urged providers to prove they are delivering true value for the cost and pressed employers to leverage their purchasing power to demand higher-value care. Sponsored Discover how Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio can accelerate the commercialization of your digital health solution. Presented by Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio Whether you're ready to build, validate, or deploy your AI solution into clinical workflows, Solutions Studio offers comprehensive technical and business support tailored to your needs.  Learn more. Great News: Early Bird Pricing Extended Until Wednesday! If you missed your chance to register last week, you're in luck! We've extended the early bird deadline to Wednesday, August 20th. That means you can still save $100 on your ticket and join the brightest minds in healthcare innovation for just $395. Register Now

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MedCity FemFwd: Advancing Value-Based Care in Women's Health In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Keith Berkle, chair of the Privia Medical Group — Mid-Atlantic Board of Governors and president of Virginia Women's Center, who discusses the challenges OBGYNs face in transitioning to value-based care. View Now

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