Health Trends for 2018
To say that 2017 has been a tumultuous year for the healthcare industry is an understatement. Federal policy changes and recent transactions involving large insurers, health systems and retailers will affect providers, payers and patients alike. Here are some of most emerging trends we need to pay close attention to in 2018. 1. Post-EHR healthcare The gravy train of meaningful use (MU) is over. The effect of MU was a significant, artificial, driver of adoption for a few EHRs. Today, digital health records are the standard. As we move through 2018, keep an eye on EHRs and how they justify their ROI once massive capital expenditures are written down. Likewise, you’ll want to consider how clinicians adjust to this brave new world that we live in. 2. A New Workforce The new business plan seems to be providing easy access to consumers by managing their healthcare in one accessible place, whether it is a CVS, network clinic, or surgical cen