At HLTH 2024, key trends emerged, including a shift in AI discussions towards practical applications and regulatory challenges, highlighting the need for reliable partnerships in healthcare technology. The focus on "unsexy" infrastructure work underscores the importance of data accessibility and interoperability. Women's health gained attention with significant federal funding, yet investment remains low compared to overall healthcare funding.
Executives from various healthcare sectors, including Blue Shield of California, are calling for an end to the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) model, citing misaligned incentives that inflate drug costs. They advocate for transparent fee structures and direct deals with drug manufacturers to reduce expenses. The Federal Trade Commission has criticized PBMs for anticompetitive practices, urging a realignment of incentives to benefit patients rather than middlemen.
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