Regence BlueShield in Washington and MultiCare Health System, of Tacoma, have struck a deal intended to keep health care costs down and reward doctors for quality care.
The agreement, called a “collaborative care initiative,” is one of many being made in this region and across the country.
These agreements are indicators of how health insurance reform, known as Obamacare, is changing the way hospitals do business.
Insurance companies always negotiate their rates with hospitals and providers,…
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