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Altarum today announced the appointment of Max Entman as the next Chief Executive Officer and President. The Altarum enterprise includes Altarum’s nonprofit Public Health Systems and Population Health divisions as well as Palladian Partners and Altarum Medicaid-Medicare Services for States.
The latest HSEI briefs note that personal health care spending fell for the month from December 2024 to January 2025, prescription drug prices in February had the highest year-over-year increase since 2017, physician services prices for Medicare patients showed the first year-over-year increase in three years, and health care employment has continued its steady growth.
The latest HSEI briefs note that national health spending grew by 7.4% for the entire year of 2024, prescription drug prices show greatest increase since 2017, and employment in nursing and residential care facilities exceeds pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
The latest HSEI briefs note that spending growth for home health care continues to exceed overall growth in personal health care spending, economy-wide inflation continues to outpace health care price increases, and health care jobs continue steady growth while employment in other industries has been fluctuating.
Monson and Bella discuss importance of maintaining a robust supplier pool to ensure healthy competition and good outcomes for Medicaid consumers and taxpayers in Health Affairs Forefront.
Entman is a recognized leader in the health communications agency industry and will lead Palladian as it continues to set the standard in comprehensive communications and professional services.
Driven by our Affinity Board and based on employee feedback, this recognition reflects our commitment to a thriving, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
The latest HSEI briefs note that new CMS data report that national health spending grew by 7.5% in 2023, economy-wide inflation has overtaken health care price increases, and health care jobs continue steady climb.
Altarum announces that Palladian Partners has been awarded a position on the NIH Public Information and Communication Services (PICS III) contract. This achievement highlights Palladian's dedication to enhancing lives through strategic communication and public health initiatives.
The latest HSEI briefs show that a decline in GDP caused a widening gap with health care spending, health care prices have continued to increase faster than overall inflation, and health care job growth offset job losses in all other industries.
The USDA announced a $29 million investment to support the WIC Workforce National Strategy, an initiative designed to support WIC workforce development. Altarum will collaborate with University of Minnesota and other partners.
The study allows VA to better understand the barriers women Veterans face in accessing VA care, the comprehensiveness of care, and progress made in reducing barriers to VA health care.