Administrative Costs

Health Reform Needs to Focus on Controlling Costs

Any reform needs to tackle hospitals and specialty care, says Providence CEO
January 14, 2010 -- Despite pronouncements by Congress, reforming the health insurance industry won’t curb escalating costs unless politicians confront the provider delivery system, according to Jack Friedman, CEO of Providence Health Plans. Read More >>

Enrollment Down, Profits Up for Oregon Insurers

Insurers are on pace to increase profits this year by 25 percent on higher premiums while fewer people have coverage
September 9, 2009 -- As premiums continue to rise unabated, Oregon insurers lost more than 21,000 members in the second quarter of 2009 – from April through June – representing a 1.2 percent decline compared to the first quarter of this year. Read More >>

Oregon Takes Lead in Insurance Cost Scrutiny

Health insurers will soon have to report every administrative cost from furniture to moving expenses
July 23, 2009 -- When Oregon regulators analyze insurance premiums next year, they’ll take a closer look at administrative costs than nearly any health insurance regulator in United States history. Read More >>
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