<h4 class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">About the webinar</h4><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Traditionally, the healthcare industry has relied on generalist gatekeeping mechanisms, such as prior authorization and referral requirements, to manage purchaser spending. However, today’s cost drivers are rapidly outpacing the effectiveness of these conventional tactics.</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">In this webinar, Advisory Board’s Jocelyn Herrington and Optum’s Vikas Garg will discuss how spend management is evolving. They will unpack how the expansion of treatment options, the intensification of health needs, and shifting demand behaviors are reshaping financial strategies for healthcare organizations.</p><p class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Things you&#39;ll learn: </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li>How traditional spend management tactics are being outpaced by current cost drivers</li><li>The key factors driving the shift in spend management dynamics</li><li>New insights and strategies for effectively managing healthcare spend</li></ul>

State of the Industry: Managing spend amid rising costs

About the webinar