Payers’ Influence on the Health Care Industry


 

  • What are the new programs and initiatives that commercial insurance companies and the government are creating in order to help curb the rising cost of health care? Discuss these initiatives.
  • How are these third-party payers impacting pricing in the health insurance industry?
  • In your opinion, what are some strategies that could be utilized to help better control costs as well as reduce fraud and waste in the medical industry?