Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Post

It’s time to stop putting hospital systems’ profit over patients. When you get the same care from the same doctor at the same location – it shouldn’t cost nearly 4x more just because a hospital buys your physician’s practice. Our SVP of External Affairs David Merritt outlines two solutions that can help put a stop to the unreasonable mark ups from hospitals and protect patients’ pocketbooks. Learn more: http://bcbsa.co/6049WrPVB

Brian Glassman

Innovating Medicare Insurance with AI and Caregiver Focus

3w

Insightful but I would say this is partially accurate. I have personal experience with a hospital taking over my doc's practice. Still get the same doc and he is excellent and caring. But because the hospital system is owned by a hedge fund, the docs are pressured to drive more revenue, taking less time with the patient. So I would say that these takeovers actually drive practice changes.

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Executive Director, National Labor Office, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Educator and Advocate

3w

Very helpful

Perry Juliano

Event Strategist | Program Facilitator | Contracts Specialist | International Meetings Consultant | Caregiver Supporter

3w

And?

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