Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2017
Michael J. Dowling, President & CEO, Northwell Health

To say that it has been a tumultuous year for the healthcare industry is an understatement. Federal policy changes and recent transactions involving large insurers, health systems and retailers will affect providers, payers and patients alike.

While there are many new and emerging trends we need to pay close attention to in 2018, here are what I think are the four most significant issues that will command our attention in the year ahead.

1. Inconsistent healthcare policy will continue to dominate the headlines

The federal debacle with so-called healthcare reform this year has been a case study in confusion, inefficiency and lack of focus. Every week seemed to bring a new twist in the direction of healthcare policy, especially...

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Health System / Hospital, Market Research, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Retail care
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