Large health insurers have increasingly become providers of care as well, in another sign of consolidation in the health care system that should concern everyone, as the quality and cost implications are usually not good. Humana furthered its march into home care by buying onehome (isn't that cute, no capitals in its name) to add to its CenterWell division.
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No an expert here, but are there not shades of monopolistic behavior in these corporations? They take our money (insurance and co-pays) then pay themselves (as providers) the prices they have made up themselves (collusion)?
No an expert here, but are there not shades of monopolistic behavior in these corporations? They take our money (insurance and co-pays) then pay themselves (as providers) the prices they have made up themselves (collusion)?
it is definitely not creating a competitive market