Time for a price check?
General acute care hospitals often are losing out to niche providers. By focusing commercial payment on proprietary and commodity services and away from noncore services, these hospitals can help guard against the competitive threat. Transitioning to the price shifting model requires distinct and careful actions.
Smith
Bryan F
BF
Phase 2 Consulting, USA. bsmith@phase2consulting
Hardaway
R Brent
RB
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