In this blog post, we offer best practices for vendors preparing for “case study” presentations in the direct-to-employer context.
First of all, why case studies? Case studies are empirical inquiries that investigate a phenomenon in a real-world context.
CPR’s mission is to help employers and other health care purchasers get better value for their health care dollar. We publish numerous free resources intended to benefit stakeholders across the
U.S. employers are hungry for new approaches to managing health care costs and improving quality. The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage surpassed $20,000 in 2019, and annual increases remain
Introducing new tools from CPR to standardize the evaluations of Centers of Excellence, High Performance Networks, Reference Based Pricing programs, Bundled Payments. Each tool is tailored to measure relevant program performance in terms of cost of care savings, quality outcomes, changes in utilization, and member experience.
For the past three years, Suzanne Delbanco and other CPR staff have interviewed health care thought leaders as part of CPR’s Listening In (With Permission) podcast. Each new podcast garners
In the commercial market, health plans negotiate rates on behalf of health care purchasers; they use purchasers’ collective volume to command better value for our health care dollars – or
The health care marketplace continues to evolve, as health care organizations consolidate and experiment with new value-oriented models. As these new strategies emerge to drive high-value purchasing, there has been
Data warehouse and analytics vendors are important partners for the employers and other health care purchasers who self-fund health care coverage for their employees and their dependents. A data warehouse
On top of health care’s already complex landscape, significant legislative and regulatory activity is expected over the next few years to address health care priorities at the federal and state
As the availability and utility of big data continues to grow by the day, Catalyst for Payment Reform has set out to better understand how employers are using data to
Over the last several years, of all efforts to reform care delivery, health plans most prolifically adopted and implemented accountable care organizations (ACOs). As of August 2018, there were 1,011
As I sat down to write this, I took an inventory of all of the people I know who have had total hip or knee replacement procedures. It’s a lot
A certain health care reform may succeed or fail based entirely on what state it’s implemented in. Why? Because many state laws and regulations either enable or create barriers to
Updated on October 21, 2019 No two employers are alike especially when it comes to health care purchasing. Benefits offerings need to reflect unique characteristics, like employee demographics and health
Any benefit communications expert will advise you of the importance of having a year-round benefit communications and marketing strategy, as opposed to focusing your communication efforts only during annual enrollment.
We know behavioral health care is a major cost driver for employers and other health care purchasers, often displaying double digit growth year over year. But did you know that
No two employers are alike, especially when it comes to health care purchasing. Benefits offerings need to reflect unique characteristics, like employee demographics and health status, company culture, and regional
While satellite images have revolutionized cartography, there is no eye-in-the-sky view available to see the impact that payment reform is having on the health care system. With the help of
Mental Health Awareness month is coming to a close. Did you do anything to raise awareness? An estimated 46 percent of adults experience mental illness or a substance abuse disorder
