The Impact of Ownership Conversions on HMO Performance
Recently, several Blue Cross plans that sponsor Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), among other insurance products, have sought regulatory approval to convert from a not-for-profit to a for-profit entity. We examine the impact of not-for-profit HMOs converting to for-profit status in a fixed-effects framework using HMO level data from InterStudy. Our findings indicate conversions to for-profit status do not significantly impact HMO prices, profit margins, use of hospital days or ambulatory visits, and the provision of Medicare and Medicaid products.
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2004
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Authors: | Town, Robert ; Feldman, Roger ; Wholey, Douglas |
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International Journal of Health Care Finance and Economics. - Springer, ISSN 1389-6563. - Vol. 4.2004, 4, p. 327-342
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Springer |
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