Although contract negotiations between health plans and providers have remained tense during the past two years, overt … from plans in the form of significant payment rate increases and more favorable contract terms. Many plans have recognized … their interests to accommodate provider demands for higher payments, rather than resist them and possibly trigger a contract …

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This discussion provides insight on how to maintain a healthy pipeline of survey statisticians. …