Cost-Containment Expert Discusses Benefits ROI, PA Policies, Provider Friction
Amid concerns about utilization trends, a disappointing final rate notice and ongoing regulatory changes, “headwinds” has been the dominant buzz word in Medicare Advantage for months. To gain a better understanding of the cost-containment levers MAOs can pull in the face of cost pressures, AIS Health, a division of MMIT, spoke with AArete Managing Director Paul Schuhmacher. In his work with the global management and technology consulting firm, Schuhmacher co-leads the payer practice, which supports approximately 120 plans across the U.S.
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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