1. Incentives: The Carrots That Drive Us
Let's face it: we're all motivated by rewards. One session in particular touched upon the idea that incentivizing healthy behaviors isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential. Imagine if hitting your daily step count earned you a discount on your health insurance, or if choosing a salad over the side of fries racked up points toward your next vacation. Programs are popping up that reward Medicaid enrollees for quitting smoking leading to healthier lives and lighter healthcare costs. It's a win-win!
2. Retail Health: The New Kids on the Block
Move over, traditional healthcare—retail giants like Amazon and startups like Hims & Hers are crashing the party. Amazon's new Telehealth service offers upfront pricing for virtual visits and meds, making healthcare as easy as online shopping. This shift caters to our craving for convenience and transparency, but it's shaking up the old-school healthcare providers who now have to adapt or get left behind.
Shoutout to CHG Healthcare
Amid these industry shake-ups, staffing remains a headache. I had an awesome chat with Rich Ndessokia and Julie Stover from CHG Healthcare, who are tackling this issue head-on. Follow them on Linkedin! They're like matchmakers for healthcare facilities and professionals, ensuring that as the landscape evolves, the right people are in the right places to keep things running smoothly.
In a nutshell, the ViVE conference highlighted that with the right incentives and a nod to consumer-friendly models, the future of healthcare looks brighter than the lights on Broadway in Downtown Nashville! Let's build a better, healthier future together.