Topics

Examining the drivers of health care costs–including rising prices, increased utilization, and provider consolidation. Investigating policy and market solutions to improve affordability, improve access to high-quality care, and slow the overall growth of health care spending. 

Understanding the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, and the impacts on cost, affordability, access, and quality. Identifying high-impact use cases that can reduce health care costs while improving care delivery and health outcomes. 

Exploring trends in maternal and child health, including disparities in health outcomes, access to care, quality, and the rising costs of care. Examining innovative public- and private-sector approaches and initiatives that expand access to care, improve maternal and child well-being, and reduce health care expenditures.

Evaluating the latest in behavioral health, including mental health trends, evidence-based approaches to expand behavioral health access, and evolving care delivery models, such as integrated care, telehealth, and other emerging approaches to care.

Investigating the growing burden of chronic disease in the US, highlighting the prevalence and associated health care costs. Exploring actionable strategies to address the rising rates of chronic diseases, improve prevention and management efforts, and reduce health care spending while improving long-term health outcomes.

Analyzing trends in rural health, including health outcomes, disparities, hospital closures, and access to care. Highlighting evidence-based strategies to strengthen the health care workforce, expand telehealth and innovative care models, and improve access to care and health outcomes.