With the right incentives, it is possible to close this gap between guideline-recommended care and what patients actually receive.

It is clear that the market has changed in meaningful ways since 2024.

AI adoption in healthcare is exploding, driven by promises to improve efficiency and lower costs. But that promise flies in the face of a more potent truth about our healthcare system: decades of technological innovation and increased efficiency have only led to an increase in healthcare spending. We now spend more than $15,000 per person … Continued

Most people have experienced episodic GI trouble—enough to know how disruptive it can be. But for the one in five U.S. adults with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the disruption is chronic and can affect every dimension of daily life. Yet patients frequently lack access to the coordinated, specialized … Continued

AI is already playing a role in mental health care. The question is not whether we are comfortable with it, but how we shape it responsibly.

Performance-based contracts represent an important step forward to tie payments to measurable outcomes.

The $50 billion invested has taught us valuable lessons. If we follow the evidence, we have no excuse not to get this right.