Current environment u managed care continues to profit
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The managed health care industry reported a growth in 2004 and this trend is expected to continue through 2006. Projections for the year 2005 are presented. Factors like medical cost inflation, medical insurance and consumer directed plans are discussed in the projections for 2005.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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Uncompensated care continues to pressure providers
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The healthcare industry in the United States is facing several challenges including sluggish volume and uninsured patients. The accounts of uninsured patients are more difficult to collect than those of insured. But overall profit margins of the industry have improved recently.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2006
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First-half 2006 review: managed care continued to profit
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A brief overview of the performance of healthcare industry in United States is presented. The healthcare management costs are declining, despite the rise in prices.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2006
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