Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast From Data to Dollars: Strategies to Curb Rising Healthcare Costs
Nov 7, 2025
Join Marcy Tatsch, Executive VP and General Manager at Truven by Merative, as she dives into the complexities of rising healthcare costs. With a wealth of experience in healthcare analytics, Marcy discusses key drivers like aging and chronic diseases. She highlights innovative solutions such as GLP-1 drugs and data-centric strategies that can save employers millions. Marcy emphasizes the importance of sophisticated data use for crafting smarter benefit strategies while enhancing care quality. It's a data-driven approach to navigating today's healthcare landscape!
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Aging And Chronic Disease Drive Costs
- Aging populations and rising chronic disease are major drivers of healthcare costs that employers face today.
- Marcy Tatsch says data complexity requires curated insights to inform better population-level decisions.
Pair Drugs With Support Services
- Combine GLP-1 drug coverage with medical, biometric, and behavioral services to improve outcomes and control costs.
- Marcy Tatsch advises monitoring utilization and outcomes rather than covering drugs in isolation.
Prioritize Mental Health Engagement
- Prioritize mental health and wellness programs and drive employee engagement to address widespread need.
- Use sociodemographic and usage data to tailor services and hold vendors accountable for results.