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With Blood-Based Test Approval, Alzheimer’s Biomarker Testing Has Grown 37.5x, and Dementia Diagnosing Has Shifted Toward Earlier, Milder Stages
Read the StudyMay 14, 2026
EVALI Encounters Remain Above 2020 Baseline as Vaping Prevalence Among Adolescents and Young Adults Grows
EVALI, a serious lung injury linked to vaping, with cases remaining above pre-2020 levels as e-cigarette use rises – predominantly affects young adults, especially women.
Katie Patton • Austin Miller • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesMay 07, 2026
Nearly 80% of CBSAs Are Highly Concentrated for Both Inpatient Care and Commercial Health Insurance
In 2024, 76.8% of metro health markets were highly concentrated for both inpatient care and commercial insurance. Most markets see balanced power, but overall competition is limited nationwide.
Katie Patton • matt-fili • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesApril 30, 2026
The Majority of Hospital and Health Plan Reported Rates Diverge by More Than 10%
Less than half of hospital and health plan reported rates align with 10%; over 80% differ by more than 10%, with some diverging by over 17x, undermining price transparency and benchmarking.
Katie Patton • Matt Ikard • Jim Browne • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesApril 16, 2026
Despite Behavioral Health Prescription Volume Growth, the Behavioral Health Treatment Gap Has Widened
Despite growing behavioral health prescriptions, the treatment gap widened – more patients go untreated (22.4% in 2024), stimulant use increased and allied health professionals now lead prescribing.
Katie Patton • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
FundamentalsApril 14, 2026
More Demand, Inadequate Supply, Higher Costs: An Examination of America’s Behavioral Health Crisis
Behavioral health demand is rising, the workforce is stretched thin and costs vary by as much as 7x for identical services. Trilliant Health's analysis, based on national claims data, reveals what's driving the gap.
Katie Patton • Clara Petrucelli • Maggie Jackson • Austin Miller • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesApril 09, 2026
Despite Growth in Genetic Testing, Fewer Than 20% of Mastectomy Patients Receive BRCA1/2 Testing Prior to Surgery
BRCA1/2 testing is increasing but still underused before mastectomy. Most patients have surgery without prior testing, missing chances for risk-informed decisions. Access and integration remain limited.
Katie Patton
StudiesApril 03, 2026
Hundreds of Hospitals Rely on Non-Patient Revenue to Maintain Positive Margins
Hospital revenue goes far beyond patient care. Discover how non-clinical income, labor costs and operating margins shaped the financial health of U.S. hospitals in 2024.
Katie Patton • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesMarch 26, 2026
GLP-1 Therapy Growth Has Reshaped Anti-Obesity Prescribing
GLP-1 therapies are replacing older anti-obesity drugs, driven by higher efficacy and patient demand – but costs, coverage, adherence and long-term effectiveness remain key challenges for broad adoption.
Katie Patton • Austin Miller • Allison Oakes, Ph.D.
StudiesMarch 12, 2026
Increased Outpatient Coding Intensity Following Hospital Adoption of AI-Enabled Scribing Warrants Examination but Likely Reflects Enhanced Rules-Based Documentation
Adoption of AI-enabled scribing in hospitals increased outpatient coding intensity, likely due to more accurate documentation, raising questions about impact on billing, reimbursement and fraud risks.
Katie Patton • Austin Miller • Allison Oakes, Ph.D. • Matt O'Neill
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