Startups saw record funding in 2021, but things may slow next year

Connecting clinical data across health plans can reduce duplicate reviews and unnecessary outreach, says Dan DeSantis, VP of commercial strategy at Cohere Health.

There's somewhat of a disconnect for consumers between a plan's star rating and how that plan differs from another, says John Barkett, managing director at BRG's Healthcare Transactions and Strategy practice.

Copay-only plans, without a deductible or coinsurance, represented about 10% of employer plans in 2023 but now make up an estimated one-third of employer coverage, says Charlotte West, vice president of Surest.