Article February 27, 2017 When Providers Become Payers Authors Don Briones HFMA Strategic Financial Planning NewsletterEvery health system can benefit from a reexamination of its payer strategies. Investing in provider-sponsored health plans—that is, becoming a payer—is an increasingly popular option. However, not all organizations can realistically build or buy their own insurance products. This article offers a framework to help leaders assess their organization’s readiness. Download the PDF