By Lee Ann Jarousse, Senior Editor, H&HN
Postelection uncertainty over the future of the Affordable Care Act is top of mind for hospital and health system executives. And answers won’t be quick in coming. A focus on quality and efficiency, and eliminating unnecessary costs from the system, however, must remain key strategic priorities for hospital leaders. Challenges and opportunities abound. Consumers continue to reshape health care delivery, demanding convenience and transparency. They’re bringing with them a wave of new entrants to the health care marketplace, disrupting traditional care delivery models.
This supplement highlights presentations from GE’s “Strategies for Success in the U.S. Health Care Market,” held in late September in New York City for health care and business leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the health care field.