title: Administrative expense benchmarks can help you negotiate better rates.
abstract: A new survey of HMO and IPA administrative costs can be used by provider groups to better manage their expenses and negotiate an adequate set-aside for administration.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans / Q000191:economics; D002204:Capitation Fee; D003625:Data Collection; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007193:Independent Practice Associations / Q000191:economics*; D017008:Negotiating; D014481:United States