Bardey, David; Rochet, Jean-Charles - In: Journal of Economics & Management Strategy 19 (2010) 2, pp. 435-451
"We set up a two-sided market framework to model competition between a Prefered Provider Organization (PPO) and a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Both health plans compete to attract policyholders on one side and providers on the other. The PPO, which is characterized by a higher...