Time for a price check?
Smith, B.F.; Hardaway, R.B.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 59(10): 54-60
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 16245619 Document Number: 590221
General acute care hospitals often are losing out to niche providers. By focusing commercial payment on proprietary and commodity services and away from noncore services, these hospitals can help guard against the competitive threat. Transitioning to the price shifting model requires distinct and careful actions.