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Reimagining healthcare industry service operations in the age of AI
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Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster service efficiency using AI solutions.
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The physician shortage isn’t going anywhere
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Physicians shed light on the factors that are pushing them out of the workforce and the changes that could make them stay.
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How to attract and retain physicians in a challenging labor market
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Healthcare organizations can differentiate by understanding and addressing physician expectations across compensation, lifestyle,...
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Implications of current trends on Medicare Advantage stakeholders
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Negative margins for Medicare Advantage plans are prompting payers and other stakeholders to respond with a variety of interventions...
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Three ways to ease the pressure on health system revenue cycles
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Leaders could overcome revenue cycle challenges by establishing effective partnerships, improving cross-functional collaboration,...
McKinsey Healthcare Blog
Fresh takes on the hottest topics in the healthcare industry
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The Future of Nursing: McKinsey’s Frontline Insights
McKinsey research on the nursing workforce has yielded invaluable insights into the challenges confronted by nurses both in the...
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McKinsey on Healthcare: Innovate to thrive
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A selection of recent articles exploring ongoing uncertainties within the US healthcare industry in 2023 and the opportunities...
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McKinsey Insights on Healthcare Consumerism: Trends and Perspectives
McKinsey’s extensive research into healthcare consumerism provides insight into the continually evolving opinions, preferences,...
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McKinsey on Healthcare Podcast
A new series of podcasts around transforming healthcare
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Unlocking the power of price transparency data
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Is the future of healthcare consumer-centric?
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Speaking to hearts and minds in healthcare
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The power of the spoken word can be a messenger for change.
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Beyond the numbers: Creating a more diverse future for health
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A conversation about leadership, visions for a future of integrated healthcare systems, and the clear benefits of more diverse...
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Meeting the member where they are: What is the future of health equity?
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A conversation about addressing the well-being of underserved patient populations and ensuring zip codes are not a key predictor...
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Revitalizing organizational health in the care delivery sector
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The care delivery sector continues to navigate challenges following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaningfully improving...
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The physician shortage isn’t going anywhere
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Physicians shed light on the factors that are pushing them out of the workforce and the changes that could make them stay.
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German healthcare in the postpandemic era: Physician insights
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A survey of doctors in Germany offers insights into how they feel their work has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, where...
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Digital transformation: Health systems’ investment priorities
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Health system executives globally view digital and AI transformation as crucial to overcome many challenges, a new survey reveals,...
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The future of Medicare Advantage
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The Medicare Advantage program is undergoing its biggest shifts in more than two decades. Payers can take steps now to mount...
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The AI opportunity: How payers can capture it now
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AI and automation could lower administrative and medical costs and increase revenue. But payers have yet to mobilize to transform...
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How price transparency could affect US healthcare markets
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Price transparency is one of several industry innovations that is increasing the potential for consumerism in US healthcare.
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2024 payers outlook: Opportunities abound
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Five considerations for payer executives as they navigate potential challenges in 2024 and position themselves for future growth....
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Reimagining healthcare industry service operations in the age of AI
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Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster...
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Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what’s next
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Surveyed healthcare leaders say their organizations are eager to use generative AI to help enhance how healthcare stakeholders...
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Scaling national e-health: Best practices from around the world
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We examined best practices from around the world to identify proven ways to implement e-health successfully. These insights could...
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The potential benefits of AI for healthcare in Canada
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Integrating AI into Canadian healthcare could help simplify administrative work; improve system management, care quality, and...
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Revitalizing organizational health in the care delivery sector
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The care delivery sector continues to navigate challenges following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaningfully improving...
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Digital transformation: Health systems’ investment priorities
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Health system executives globally view digital and AI transformation as crucial to overcome many challenges, a new survey reveals,...
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Value creation through business model innovation in US healthcare
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Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing...
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How to bridge the experience gap by supporting nurses of all tenures
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With leaving still on nurses’ minds, organizations that address the varying needs and preferences of nurses of all tenures...
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Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy
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Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other...
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Healthcare in Latin America: What are consumers looking for?
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A survey of more than 4,200 people paints a picture of typical healthcare consumers in Latin America, including their tendency...
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Consumers’ perceptions of their health-related social needs
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Healthcare ecosystem entities can use insights gleaned from a US consumer survey of health-related social needs to inform policies...
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Meeting changing consumer needs: The US retail pharmacy of the future
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In the face of industry headwinds, pharmacies can work to make the most of their distinct advantages to meet shifting consumer...
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Working nine to thrive
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Better aligning employment with modifiable drivers of health could unlock years of higher-quality life and create trillions of...
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Understanding and prioritizing nurses’ mental health and well-being
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More than half of surveyed nurses in the United States reported symptoms of burnout. Employers can take additional steps to better...
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Reframing employee health: Moving beyond burnout to holistic health
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A new McKinsey Health Institute survey across 30 countries offers insights into how organizations can help create a workplace...
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Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media
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A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z’s social media engagement can feel negative but can also help with...
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Public health’s inflection point with generative AI
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Public health organizations can responsibly use generative AI to improve service delivery, bolster outbreak preparedness, accelerate...
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Future-proofing health systems for climate risks and pandemics
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Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address...
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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency: What’s next?
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As a raft of federal COVID-19 support interventions and regulatory waivers expire, healthcare providers, payers, and other private...
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Virtual health for all: Closing the digital divide to expand access
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Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities....