Insights & Perspectives

Avalere Health shares findings from a payer survey examine trends in commercial payer use of cost avoidance strategies and how these programs could affect medication access.

While health plans invest aggressively in member experience, care management, and digital engagement, the communications infrastructure supporting all of it continues to operate as a cost center rather than a strategic capability.

And what has it achieved? The meaning and achievements of managed care change with the times, the context, the goals — and in the eyes of the beholders.

The Managed Care Resource Alliance (MCRA) has partnered with the New York Health Plan Association (NYHPA) to launch a new educational series focused on the operational, regulatory, and strategic challenges facing health plans. Through peer-driven discussions and real-world case studies, the series highlights practical solutions and industry-leading insights.

The next year is set to bring big changes across ACA, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. Key insights from industry leaders were published by Managed Care Executive.

The Managed Care Resource Alliance’s 2025 Year in Review highlights a year of strategic collaboration, thought leadership, and continued growth across the managed care ecosystem. Through active engagement with Members, Strategic Advisors, and Partners, MCRA advanced industry dialogue, addressed critical health plan challenges, and strengthened its role as a trusted resource for managed care leaders.