Healthcare industry trends 2024
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From AI to weight-loss drugs and behavioral health to at-home care, dozens of trends are impacting the healthcare and health insurance landscape.
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What are the trends impacting today's healthcare and coverage landscape, and what do they mean for the future of the industry?
Download the report for a deep dive into the trends that Mass General Brigham Health Plan is tracking to remain adaptive and innovative in a rapidly evolving market.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the future of AI in healthcare?
AI innovations in health plans are working to improve the speed and process of claims, coverage, and prior authorization decisions.
AI and machine learning (ML) tools are increasingly used by health plans to speed up the process of claims, coverage, and prior authorization decisions. AI can help with a variety of tasks, including:
- Fraud detection
- Medical coding
- Claims processing
- Personalized customer experiences
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What impacts will telemedicine have on healthcare?
Telemedicine’s expansion reflects broader trends towards digital transformation in healthcare, driven by technological innovation and the need for more efficient healthcare delivery systems. In response, health insurance companies are working to demonstrate their support for new initiatives and cost-savings measures. Read more about the evolution and growth of telemedicine in the 2024 healthcare and coverage trend report.
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Will health insurance cover weight-loss drugs?
Presently, access to weight-loss drugs varies considerably. The drugs are most often accessible when prescribed to treat a medical condition, such as diabetes. Most insurance plans will not cover them if they’re prescribed solely for weight loss, as weight loss is viewed as a cosmetic need rather than medical. This could change as more employers consider coverage for weight-loss drugs, says a spokesperson for America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). You can learn more about this trend and the pros and cons of weight-loss drugs in the 2024 healthcare and coverage trend report.
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How does personalized medicine work?
Advances in pharmacogenomics, an area of medicine focusing on the relationship between genes and medications, has led to personalized medicine approaches where drugs are tailored to an individual’s genetic profile. Pharmacy benefit programs are increasingly integrating pharmacogenetic testing to optimize medication selection and dosing to improve efficacy and reduce adverse effects. Learn more about the current landscape of pharmacy benefits by downloading the 2024 healthcare and coverage trend report.
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What is hospital at home?
An innovative model of acute inpatient care is gaining traction as a care model. Called “Home Hospital,” this fresh approach to healthcare is bringing hospital-level medical care right to patients’ doorsteps. With Home Hospital, patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care from the comfort of their living room. This model of care is made possible through several daily clinician visits and state-of-the-art technology that allows a dedicated care team to monitor patient vitals remotely. Find out more about the state-of-the-art Mass General Brigham Home Hospital program in the 2024 healthcare and coverage trend report.
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Where can I learn about your plans?
If you're interested in offering a plan from Mass General Brigham Health Plan to your employees, you can visit our employer page to get to know what plans are available for your group size.
You can also contact our Broker & Account Services team via email at HealthPlanBrokerandAccountSupport@mgb.org or call us at 866-643-8392. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, Thursdays 8:00am to 8:00pm.