Payer-Provider Contract Disputes Dominate Headlines in 2019, With No Signs of Slowing Down

For several years, we at CHIR have tracked health insurance industry trends by monitoring trade and mass media, Wall Street analyses, earnings, and other reports. In 2019, we observed an increase in reporting on contract disputes between health insurers and providers. These discussions are becoming more contentious as insurers face mounting pressure to rein in health care costs while ensuring consumers’ access to providers. Before consumers get caught in the crosshairs of these disagreements, insurers and providers need to establish best practices for reducing the risks to enrollees when negotiations fail or drag out for an extended period. Continue reading →

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