The current environment for health insurers is challenging, to say the least. Most payers are actively responding to health care legislation and regulations. However, resulting changes in market mix, increasing provider concentration, evolving sources of competitive advantage, and even potential fundamental shifts in health care financing mechanisms have created an uncertain strategic and operating environment. Strategies and tactics developed over the next few years will determine winners and losers in the health insurance industry. Bridge professionals, with deep experience in the market, are here to help.
While we offer a full range of services, the focus of our practice includes:
- Strategy development and response to health care legislation (PPACA)
- Service and operations design & improvement
- Distribution strategy & producer compensation design
- Commercial group market strategy development and implementation
- Strategic sourcing and procurement optimization
- Developing technology-enabled business strategies
Capturing the Self Funded Market Opportunity
Employer sponsored insurance is the leading source of health insurance in the U. S. , providing coverage for over 150 million people. In this market, more than half the members are in self funded plans. More
TAGS: Insurance Distribution Channel Optimization, Strategy & PPACA
Look Before You Leap
In March of this year after months of contentious debate, the “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) was signed into law. More | PDF
TAGS: Customer (Market) Insights, Business Planning, Strategy & PPACA, Commercial Healthcare

Providing Distinctive, Cost Effective Service in Health Insurance
Facing double digit growth in care costs, rising consumer expectations, and product & service commoditization, a large healthcare company wanted to explore ways to increase sustainable advantage through service and operations. More
Large Group Market Segmentation Strategy & Design
Our client, a large health insurance payor, asked Bridge to help develop an approach to segmenting and servicing their large commercial group market. More
TAGS: Channel Management, Operations Architecture, Strategy & PPACA, Commercial Healthcare
New Era Crimps Health Insurance Profits
In an interview with Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine, John Stephens, Principal with Bridge Strategy Group, predicts that plan profits will be squeezed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). More
TAGS: Strategy & PPACA
