Stemming the risk of capitated contracts: what providers should consider when buying stop loss insurance.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Kreig J; Keenan & Associates, Torrance, CA, USA.
- Source
- Publisher: Health Care Communications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9506760 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1085-1089 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10851089 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Care Innov
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1085-1089
Whether an organization decides to purchase stop loss insurance from an HMO or a stop loss specialist, the decision-makers should read and understand each proposal. This information is best obtained by working with a qualified insurance expert who understands stop loss insurance and managed care and health care contracting practices. The stop loss carrier's overall commitment to the organization purchasing its policy should be to provide the best possible service and protection against the financial consequences of catastrophic claims.