Mergers. Is bigger better? Health plan consolidation has its upside, but some who contract with insurers see only the downside
Carroll, J.
Managed Care 16(4): 18-20; 23 25
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1062-3388 PMID: 17491284 Document Number: 605431
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