Dealing direct. If you want to play in the big leagues of direct contracting, pay attention to these risks.
There's danger in direct contracting with employers, but big advantages if you know how to steer clear. In this excerpt from Dealing Direct, a recent book from American Hospital Publishing, the authors point out common obstacles--from retaliation by insurers to managing high-risk enrollees to shifts in the market.
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