AI arms race between providers and payers needs accurate coding

New artificial intelligence models have unpredictable consumption-based costs, says Rhett Alden, Elsevier's CTO of health markets. But "all you can eat models" and inclusive pricing can avoid the need for clinicians to meter tool use.

Job postings, leadership changes and funding rounds can help insurers spot emerging workforce shifts, tailor employee benefits and pursue growth opportunities before annual renewals, says Bradley Taylor, cofounder and CEO of Clarecast.

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.