title: They've got the blues. Minnesota Blues and hospitals point fingers regarding who is ultimately responsible for the nation's soaring healthcare costs.
abstract: A battle is escalating between hospitals and Blues plans over who is responsible for soaring healthcare costs, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has launched the latest volley. The insurer recently irritated hospital officials with its report criticizing Minnesota's hospital construction boom. Colleen Reitan (left), senior vice president of the Minnesota Blues, says a financial reality must be faced.
authors.forename: Laura B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Benko
mesh_terms: D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans / Q000191:economics*; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000639:trends; D017048:Health Care Costs; D019981:Health Care Sector; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000191:economics; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000191:economics*; D007250:Inflation, Economic; D008910:Minnesota