Bigger, yes, but better? UnitedHealth Group's planned acquisition of Sierra Health leaves some wary of a trend that could disrupt service, payment
Benko, L.B.
Modern Healthcare 37(12): 6-7; 16, 1
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480 PMID: 17427623 Document Number: 607468
"Oh no. Not again." That was one CEO's reaction to UnitedHealth's deal for Sierra, Nevada's top health insurer. Recent takeovers, including the WellPoint/Anthem deal, have left bad memories. "Since then, the race downward on payments has been dramatic, so you can see why these kinds of mergers create a lot of anxiety", says Lawrence Matheis, left.
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