title: In role reversal, more provider groups demand concessions from plans.
abstract: Because of their recognizable brand name and position in their communities, some provider groups are placing demands on health plans--and getting what they want. Here's a look at several places where it's happening, what makes it work, and what happens when plans try to push back.
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000639:trends; D018854:Managed Competition / Q000191:economics*; D017008:Negotiating; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D014481:United States