——The insurance companies might be better off cutting their losses and backing out -——
It would appear that my medicare advantage insurer United has done that. The process seems selective and not universal, but United has identified doctors, groups of doctor and hospitals that are not acceptable.
This practice is in effect here, in Connecticut and in California. My medical group has not renewed their contract with United. It is not clear who rejected whom but presently there is no contract. My hospital took out a full page ad followed by a full page united ad blaming others for problems. They resolved the issue and resumed working together.
That happened in ‘11 with my medical group and they went nearly to the wire before reaching agreement. I am hoping that will be the situationthis year.
Does anyone know more about United? I thought they were endorsed by AARP a big fan of 0 care.