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Neil Rosacker

Neil Rosacker supports clients with research and analysis that span a variety of healthcare sectors and stakeholders.

With experience in value-based initiatives and strategic communications, he advises clients around healthcare policy implications for business.

Neil has previous experience in the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, where he assisted in researching and drafting communications plans for healthcare related issues, including hospital value-based purchasing. Prior to that, he provided legislative support at Strategic Health Care, researching and drafting memos on health legislation and regulation from the 114th Congress, including the 21st Century Cures Act.

Neil has a BA in international affairs from The George Washington University.

Authored Content

December 20, 2018 | Insights & Analysis > Vaccines

Lack of Clarity on Preventive Services Recommendations May Create Access Barriers
Ambiguous recommendations for preventive services are causing confusion among plans and providers on the clinically recommended preventive services that should be covered without cost sharing. A recent USPSTF recommendation on HIV prevention offers an opportunity to urge a recommending body to provide further clarity in its recommendation. Comments are due December 26.
December 13, 2018 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

Free Exchange Plan Options Are Available in Most Counties for 2019
New analysis from Avalere finds that over 95% of counties with exchanges operated by HealthCare.gov have free plan options for low-income consumers.
October 30, 2018 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

2.7 Million People Could Gain Access to Medicaid Coverage Based on Outlook for State Elections
New analysis from Avalere finds that 2.7 million individuals from states that have not expanded Medicaid could gain Medicaid coverage should their newly elected governors decide to expand the program or states pass expansion referenda on their ballots.
April 23, 2018 | Insights & Analysis > Value-Based Care

Financial Results of MSSP and CMMI Demos Are Mixed
MSSP and CMMI demonstrations vary in budgetary impact but generally show quality improvement.
March 29, 2018 | Press Releases > Value-Based Care

Medicare ACOs Have Increased Federal Spending Contrary to Projections That They Would Produce Net Savings
Incentive payments in upside-only Medicare ACOs have increased federal costs, but data suggest that ACO experience and adoption of two-sided risk could constrain future Medicare costs.