Executive Briefings | May 9, 2014
Narrow Networks Happening By Design & By Default
“Narrow network.” It’s a term that’s getting a lot of attention now – and a concept that every manager in the health and human service field should be familiar with.
First, what is it? Essentially, a narrow network is a service delivery system with fewer provider organizations – generally including provider organizations who agree to lower prices with the expectation that patient volume will grow. Insurers pass some of the savings due to lower prices on to consumers. In a recent study, Hospital . . .