Becker's Hospital CFO

Hospital-insurer disputes: Are things about to get ugly?

Hospital-insurer disputes: Are things about to get ugly?

  • April 01, 2015
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Becker's Hospital CFO

Hospital-insurer disputes: Are things about to get ugly?

Several high-profile disputes between health systems and insurers made headlines in recent months, with some of those disagreements leading to contracts expiring without a new one in place. Julie Coffman, a partner with Bain & Company's Healthcare practice, explains how increased transparency could have a positive influence on payer-provider relationships. "One of the things we believe might happen, is it will allow insurers and systems to enter into more value-added relationships, such as [accountable care organizations]," says Coffman.