The US Healthcare Provider Landscape in 2035 — Part 1

10/11/23 • 23 min

Welcome to another episode of the L.E.K. Insight Exchange podcast, where we discuss the latest insights and ideas that are shaping the business landscape. In today's episode, our experts dive deep into the evolving U.S. healthcare delivery system and explore the potential changes that lie ahead.
Today's host, L.E.K. Managing Director Frazer Dorey, is joined by three industry experts: Dr. Stephen Mansfield and L.E.K. Managing Directors Rozy Vig and Kevin Grabenstatter. Together, they share their insights on the current state of the U.S. healthcare provider landscape and offer their perspectives on how it might transform by 2035.
Three key topics covered in this episode are:

Value-based care: The panel examines the growing traction of value-based care and its potential to drive positive change in healthcare pricing, quality and access. Our experts discuss the challenges associated with implementing value-based care initiatives and the need for a shift in treating chronically ill patients.
Transitioning to value-based care: With fee-for-service reimbursement still a significant source of revenue for hospitals and health systems, our experts discuss how executives in the healthcare industry should approach the transition to value-based care. They emphasize the importance of embracing this new model and encouraging physicians to follow proven care pathways.
Consolidation and new players: The conversation explores the trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry as well as the entry of new players into the provider landscape. The panel considers the implications of these changes and the role of scale in managing risk effectively.

Join us for valuable insights from our panel of esteemed experts as we delve into this discussion on the future of the U.S. healthcare provider landscape and the potential impact of value-based care.

Connect with our experts on LinkedIn:
Kevin Grabenstatter, Managing Director, L.E.K. Consulting San Francisco office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgrabenstatter/
Frazer Dorey, Managing Director, L.E.K. Consulting New York office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frazerdorey/
Rozy Vig, Managing Director, Healthcare Services L.E.K. Consulting San Francisco office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozyvig/
Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Dean of the College of Business of Dallas Baptist University: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mansfield-247946192/

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Value-based care: The panel examines the growing traction of value-based care and its potential to drive positive change in healthcare pricing, quality and access. Our experts discuss the challenges associated with implementing value-based care initiatives and the need for a shift in treating chronically ill patients.
Transitioning to value-based care: With fee-for-service reimbursement still a significant source of revenue for hospitals and health systems, our experts discuss how executives in the healthcare industry should approach the transition to value-based care. They emphasize the importance of embracing this new model and encouraging physicians to follow proven care pathways.
Consolidation and new players: The conversation explores the trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry as well as the entry of new players into the provider landscape. The panel considers the implications of these changes and the role of scale in managing risk effectively.

Join us for valuable insights from our panel of esteemed experts as we delve into this discussion on the future of the U.S. healthcare provider landscape and the potential impact of value-based care.

Visit L.E.K. Consulting at https://www.lek.com/

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How Gen Zs Shop – Digital, In-Store, and Personal Curation

This episode explores Gen Z shopping behavior and the key insights that brands and retailers should be aware of. Gen Z is constantly shopping and browsing online because their devices are always close at hand, yet they still value in-store experiences. They prioritize being informed and making every purchase count, often conducting extensive research before buying. Retailers that prioritize authenticity and provide a seamless online and offline experience are winning with Gen Z.

L.E.K. Consulting's Managing Director and Partner Chuck Reynolds is joined by two L.E.K. experts, Managing Director and Partner Laura Brookhiser and Managing Director and Partner Jen Wu, who provide valuable insights from their experiences and research. Together, they uncover four key findings about Gen Z's shopping habits, including their near-constant online shopping and browsing, their surprising appreciation for physical stores, their desire to be informed consumers, and their love for personal curation. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how brands and retailers can capture Gen Z's attention and adapt to their unique preferences.

Connect with our experts on LinkedIn:
Chuck Reynolds, Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K. Consulting's Boston office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyreynolds/
Jen Wu, Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K. Consulting's New York office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenwulek/
Laura Brookhiser, Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K. Consulting's Boston office: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brookhiser-6472b1b/

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Can Digital Help You Grow Your Market? A Case Study With Viz.ai

Digital health has become one of those terms that mean everything and nothing at the same time. However, while opinions are varied on the exact impact and role digital health solutions will have on the healthcare ecosystem going forward, there is solid agreement that we all need to embrace digital in both clinical and nonclinical settings. How to do this, however, and which companies will be able to do so successfully, still remains to be seen.

L.E.K. Managing Director Sheila Shah and L.E.K. Manager Max Lounds are joined by Steve Sweeny and Sherie Zhou from Viz.ai to talk about their company’s solutions and how they’ve been able to successfully implement their digital vision and — importantly — why it’s working.

This episode explores how digital solutions, specifically AI-enabled workflows, are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Steve and Sherie, experts in the field, discuss the pressing issue of improving patient access to care and the challenges faced by providers and life sciences companies. They delve into real-life case studies where AI and digital tools have played a crucial role in diagnosing, triaging and coordinating care for patients, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and increased market development opportunities for the industry.

Our guests share compelling case studies, including their work in ischemic stroke, cryptogenic stroke and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. They also discuss how their AI-enabled solutions have revolutionized patient outcomes - by reducing diagnosis times from years to months - and the impact on improved care coordination.

Throughout the episode, our guests stress the importance of clinical workflows and the collaboration between AI and healthcare professionals. They address concerns about privacy and data security and highlight the need for AI to complement, not replace, human expertise. Ultimately, their goal is to empower clinicians, streamline processes and enhance the patient experience.

After listening to this episode, consider the various ways AI and digital solutions are transforming the healthcare industry. Share this episode with others to spread awareness of the potential benefits of and advancements in improving patient access to care.

Connect with our experts on LinkedIn:
Sheila Shah, Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K. Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilashah/
Maxwell Lounds, Engagement Manager, L.E.K. Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxlounds/
Steve Sweeny, Vice President - Business Development & Strategy, Viz.ai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sweeny/
Sherie Zhou, Senior Manager - Commercial Strategy, Viz.ai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheriezhou/

Visit L.E.K. Consulting at https://www.lek.com/