{"id":12001,"date":"2024-06-11T14:28:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/distilinfo.com\/healthplan\/?p=12001"},"modified":"2024-06-11T14:28:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:28:54","slug":"top-trends-to-watch-at-ahip-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/distilinfo.com\/healthplan\/top-trends-to-watch-at-ahip-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Trends to Watch at the AHIP 2024 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#glp-1-costs-and-shortages\">GLP-1 Costs and Shortages<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-sessions\">Key Sessions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#impact-on-insurance-sector\">Impact on Insurance Sector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#implementation-of-value-based-care\">Implementation of Value-Based Care<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#overview-1\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-sessions-2\">Key Sessions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#challenges-and-strategies\">Challenges and Strategies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-role-of-ai-in-healthcare\">The Role of AI in Healthcare<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#overview-3\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-sessions-4\">Key Sessions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#balancing-human-connection-and-technology\">Balancing Human Connection and Technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#q-1-what-is-ahip-2024\">Q1: What is AHIP 2024?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#q-2-why-are-glp-1-costs-and-shortages-a-key-topic\">Q2: Why are GLP-1 costs and shortages a key topic?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#q-3-what-is-value-based-care\">Q3: What is value-based care?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahip.org\/conferences\/ahip-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AHIP 2024 conference<\/a> is set to begin this week in Las Vegas, bringing together thought leaders from across the insurance industry. Over the next three days, discussions will focus on the most pressing issues facing payers today. The Fierce Health Payer team will be on the ground, providing event coverage. As we look ahead to the conference, three key trends are expected to dominate the conversation: GLP-1 costs and shortages, the implementation of value-based care, and the role of AI in healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glp-1-costs-and-shortages\">GLP-1 Costs and Shortages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/blog\/what-glp-1-drugs-mean-for-medtech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GLP-1<\/a> products have been at the forefront of healthcare discussions due to their potential in addressing obesity and related health issues. However, the high costs and shortages of these drugs pose significant challenges for healthcare leaders and insurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-sessions\">Key Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference will kick off on Wednesday with a panel focusing on GLP-1 drugs, featuring speakers from Highmark, NYU Langone Health, WeightWatchers, and the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review. Throughout the week, multiple panels and presentations will address the cost and access issues surrounding GLP-1s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact-on-insurance-sector\">Impact on Insurance Sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers have launched various weight and obesity management programs over the past year. These initiatives aim to ensure that patients who need GLP-1 drugs can access them and that these medications are used appropriately. As data on the efficacy of GLP-1 products grow, both government and private insurers are expanding coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implementation-of-value-based-care\">Implementation of Value-Based Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-1\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Value-based care is expected to be one of the most discussed topics at AHIP 2024. These models promise significant savings and improved health outcomes, but their implementation remains challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-sessions-2\">Key Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference will feature panels on value-based specialty services, the role of value-based care in addressing health equity and disparities, and strategies for making these models sustainable. Additionally, a two-part keynote on public health will include speakers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kaiser Permanente, the White House&#8217;s Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, the City College of New York, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"challenges-and-strategies\">Challenges and Strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing value-based care models requires overcoming various obstacles, such as aligning incentives, ensuring data interoperability, and addressing social determinants of health. The conference will explore lessons from Medicare Advantage and the program&#8217;s current state to provide insights into effective strategies.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-role-of-ai-in-healthcare\">The Role of AI in Healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-3\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for transforming healthcare, but it also brings concerns about its impact and implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-sessions-4\">Key Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday, AHIP will host a panel to explore the potential of AI in healthcare, featuring speakers from AmeriHealth Caritas, Microsoft, the National AI Advisory Committee, and AHIP. Another panel will discuss the balance between maintaining human connections in healthcare and leveraging technological innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"balancing-human-connection-and-technology\">Balancing Human Connection and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As AI continues to evolve, the healthcare industry must find ways to integrate this technology without losing the essential human touch that defines patient care. The discussions at AHIP 2024 will delve into how to achieve this balance, ensuring that technological advancements enhance rather than detract from patient experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-1-what-is-ahip-2024\">Q1: What is AHIP 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: AHIP 2024 is an annual conference organized by America&#8217;s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the insurance sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-2-why-are-glp-1-costs-and-shortages-a-key-topic\">Q2: Why are GLP-1 costs and shortages a key topic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: GLP-1 drugs are critical for managing obesity, but their high costs and limited availability present significant challenges for patients and insurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-3-what-is-value-based-care\">Q3: What is value-based care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Value-based care is a healthcare delivery model that focuses on providing high-quality care while controlling costs by aligning payment structures with patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AHIP 2024 conference promises to be an insightful event, with key discussions on GLP-1 costs and shortages, the implementation of value-based care, and the role of AI in healthcare. 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