Kansas City, MO Market Overview

The Kansas City healthcare market is an unconsolidated market where no one sector seems to call the shots. After helping employers implement value-based insurance design, the local business coalition is developing a report card that would companies evaluate and address chronic health risks among their workers. Adoption of consumer-directed health plans is higher in Kansas City than the national average, and narrow provider networks could emerge as the next cost-saving option in this market. As healthcare reform plays out, Kansas City will likely see continued mergers and acquisitions among its provider entities.