NY Healthcare: When Prices Go Up, So Do “Nonprofit” Profits
In a state where nearly 1 in 2 residents struggles to afford care, New York’s largest hospital systems are quietly stacking billions in reserves and expansions. @Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds, @NYC Office of the Mayor, @Health Care Cost Institute, @General Teamsters Local 251, @TEAMSTERS LOCAL 2010, @Iron Workers International, @Teamsters Local 769, @International Brotherhood […]
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Anthem Blue Cross Under Fire: A Call for Direct Contracting with Independent Providers
Recent reports reveal that Anthem Blue Cross, NYC’s primary public-employee insurer, initially withheld pricing data, citing confidentiality agreements. This lack of transparency has drawn criticism, especially as the city grapples with soaring healthcare costs. Although Anthem has now agreed to share the data, the incident underscores the challenges of opaque pricing in healthcare. This situation […]