Healthcare Reform’s Third Act Has Many on the Edge of Their Seats

Deborah Lelinski, Director of Project Management, Ontario Systems – Healthcare Division

Now that the Affordable Care Act has survived a Supreme Court challenge and a presidential election that could have dramatically altered its future, states are now being tasked with taking steps to implement the law. With that framework in mind, consider the following assumptions and related impacts on a range of stakeholders:

The healthcare landscape, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, is now more overtly competitive than ever before. As in any capitalist market, there are winners and losers. Those organizations that emerge as survivors will be ones that are best at managing care processes and relationships, engaging patients, staying on top of cash receivables, implementing receivables strategies, controlling expenses, and executing flawlessly in all facets of the changing healthcare business environment.