Andrew Ryan

Andrew Ryan, director of Brown’s Center for Advancing Health Policy Through Research and health policy scholar, critiques value-based payment and managed care. He reviews evidence showing little Medicare savings. He explains why incentives, churn, and benchmarks undermine reforms. He links technology, pricing, and CMS authority to long-term spending and calls for major structural fixes.

In this discussion, Andrew Ryan, a Health Services expert from Brown University, delves into Rhode Island's groundbreaking affordability standards. He highlights how these standards have significantly reduced hospital prices and influenced insurance premiums. Listeners learn about the nuances of the regulatory framework and the impact on both fully insured and self-funded plans. Ryan also addresses the declining hospital revenue and the implications for financial health in the sector. Excitingly, he explores the potential for global budgeting and hospital price caps to further enhance affordability.