The direct-to-consumer model popularized by Netflix is being adopted by the healthcare industry, TheStreet reported.
Here are the key details to know:
1. Susan DeVore, the CEO of Premier, talked about the trends affecting the healthcare industry in an interview with TheStreet. She said employers are adopting the "Netflix model" of bypassing insurers and working directly with healthcare provider networks to save on costs and improve outcomes and quality.
2. Ms. DeVore also said consumers are becoming more motivated and engaged in their healthcare decisions.
3. Lastly, she said drug prices and efforts to lower the costs of healthcare are two trends to watch in 2018.