ABSTRACT
Spiraling cost increases, coupled with lagging quality outcomes and a chronic lack of transparency, have garnered the attention of payers, patients, and policymakers, not just in the United States but in several international markets where employers contribute to the cost of healthcare bene„ts as a supplement to national health program coverage. Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to address these issues: one promising way to cut costs is through bundled pricing, an innovation that market leaders are employing.
