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Doctor-run hospital tries to compete
Despite giving patients good value and a positive experience, the for-profit, physician-run Medical Center at Elizabeth...
Hospitals say more insured patients can’t pay
It's no surprise that the struggling economy has made it harder for hospitals to collect money from patients who have...
Harvard Pilgrim seeks ’global payments’
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will move towards “global payment” contracts with hospitals and doctors, CEO...
Florida Hospital prepares to ax United Healthcare if talks fail
The Florida Hospital system and United Healthcare are embroiled in a contract standoff. If the two companies cannot...
Bristol (CT) Hospital, Anthem in standoff over reimbursement rates
Beginning in 2010, Bristol (CT) Hospital could be out of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's network, meaning that...
Atlanta-based St. Joseph's, United Healthcare contract may end
Atlanta-based St. Joseph's Hospital recently notified patients that it may end its relationship with medical insurance...
Florida Hospital, Humana sign agreement for Medicare Advantage members
Members of Humana’s Medicare Advantage plan can now get care at Florida Hospital’s seven locations in...
New Jersey Blue Cross may cut Philadelphia hospitals from coverage
As the insurer campaigns to convert into a for-profit company, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is...
Deadlock spurs New Jersey hospital to cancel Horizon contract
Newton (NJ) Memorial Hospital is dropping Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey due to a dispute over...
Highmark, West Penn hospitals reach new contract
West Penn Allegheny Health System and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced the signing of a new five-year...

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