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.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at [email protected].
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)?
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at [email protected].
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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)?
it is definitely not creating a competitive market