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Archive > May, 2006 Vol. VII, No. 5

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Insurer-hospital collusion in Colorado?

Healthcare Provider Competition
Colorado Lawmaker, ASC Group Urge Insurance Investigation
A Colorado legislator is seeking state and federal investigations into hospital-insurer dealings after the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association accused the two industries of improper business practices. CASCA argues that hospitals are trying to recoup lost revenue by discounting inpatient rates for insurers who agree not to contract with the hospitals' outpatient competitors.

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