Becker's Healthcare December 7, 2023
It’s been nearly two years since payers have been required to publish the costs of their in-network provider rates for covered items and services, and now Blue Cross Blue Shield plans are using that data to create actionable insights for stakeholders across the healthcare system.
Much of that work is being done by Blue Health Intelligence, the data and analytics arm of the BCBS Association that is collectively owned by 17 BCBS affiliates. Becker’s sat down with BHI CEO Bob Darin to learn how Blues plans around the country are utilizing price transparency data, and the major challenges that still lie ahead.
Since July 2022, payers have been required to disclose in-network provider rates for covered items and services, out-of-network...