Learn from North Carolina’s model before other states follow suit
North Carolina “no cost” surgical benefit is rolling out this fall. Here’s what providers in and out of North Carolina need to know.
The Pivot: The (im)perfect storm hospitals face in 2026 and 2027
In the next 18-24 months, headwinds facing healthcare providers will become a full-blown hurricane.
Unlock CEO, Brandon Edwards, explores factors that must be addressed as providers prepare to weather the coming storm.
What the heck is going on with the increased Medical Loss Ration and the health insurance business?
Facing increased medical loss ratios, there’s only one place for payor to go to regain control: providers. What you need to know to prepare for what’s ahead.
What does Authentic Healthcare Marketing mean in the context of payor/provider issues?
As payor/provider disputes become public, committing to an authentic comms strategy rooted in your brand’s mission and values can help maintain public trust.
Q2 2025 payor earnings take-aways: the managed care mirage gets murkier
Managed care model hitting the wall it built for itself, slow-pay and no-pay tactics, and other key take-aways from the Q2 2025 payor earnings report. Here’s what you need to know.
It may be big — there’s nothing beautiful about it
The One Big Beautiful Bill shifts the burden of absorbing healthcare costs squarely on providers’ shoulders. Here’s five things you need to know.
Four essential investments every healthcare marcomm budget needs to thrive
When economic pressure forces difficult budget decisions, prioritizing the investments every healthcare marcomm budget needs for long-term growth helps maximize every marketing dollar
How will United’s struggles impact healthcare providers?
After years of consolidating their strength, how will losing nearly 40% of their value in just a few weeks impact UnitedHealthcare’s negotiating position?
Want to work for Unlock Health in Managed Care consulting?
There are two open positions within Unlock Health’s Managed Care business unit: Director, Change Management and VP, Managed Care.