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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Health Highlights: Q4 2023

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 25, 2023 8:38:04 PM

The healthcare space continues to evolve amid ongoing challenges, pressures and shifts. In our team’s recent conversations with leaders across all areas of health insurance, creating comprehensive human capital strategies remains top of mind. Today’s pace of change and challenging market requires the ability to be creative and flexible in leveraging talent and meeting members’ needs. 

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Topics: Labor Market, Managed Care, Healthcare

Health Highlights: Q2 2023

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Jun 9, 2023 9:41:21 AM

As we move through 2023, talent continues to be in high demand within the healthcare space. At Jacobson, our team regularly speaks with leaders across all areas of health insurance, gaining perspective into evolving talent needs and challenges. From expanding government programs to achieving quality goals and more, talent is a key factor in driving healthcare organizations forward. Below are a few current areas of focus. 

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Topics: Labor Market, Managed Care, Healthcare

Health Highlights: Q4 2022

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 2, 2022 3:50:24 PM

The health insurance industry continues to evolve, as insurers strive to best meet changing member needs and provide a holistic member experience. Now, as many health plans aim to grow their Medicare Advantage business, the ability to effectively deliver on these initiatives has become a key differentiator. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there are 3,998 Medicare Advantage plans available for the 2023 enrollment period. On average, a Medicare beneficiary can choose from 43 Medicare Advantage plans, compared to just 20 plans five years ago.

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Topics: Labor Market, Managed Care, Healthcare

Health Highlights: Q2 2022

Posted by The Jacobson Group on May 13, 2022 1:00:00 PM

The health insurance industry is facing a number of unknowns while continuing to evolve in the pandemic’s wake. Our team has frequent conversations with health insurance leaders across the country, keeping a pulse on how they are preparing for the unexpected, while accommodating the needs of both their employees and members. Below are a few key areas that are on our radars as we approach the second half of 2022.

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Topics: Labor Market, Managed Care, Healthcare

Health Highlights: Q4 2021

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 29, 2021 4:31:35 PM

Health insurers are facing a turbulent labor market with complexities caused by vaccine mandates and government regulations, a tightening employment landscape and the implications of “the Great Reshuffle.” Our team talks with health insurance leaders on a regular basis, keeping a pulse on what is impacting the talent marketplace. Below are the pressing topics and trends we’ve been discussing as the industry continues to adapt to the pandemic’s ongoing effects.

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Topics: Labor Market, Managed Care, Healthcare