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title: "Cautionary tales: Why some payer-provider initiatives have stumbled"
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# Cautionary tales: Why some payer-provider initiatives have stumbled

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With the continued blurring of the traditional roles of providers and payers, many health systems are considering the development of a provider-sponsored health plan. While this strategic move can be game changing, there are several important challenges which should be considered before adopting this 'go-it-alone' strategy.

 

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