Becker's Healthcare April 8, 2024
Bristol Health CEO Kurt Barwis says Medicare Advantage is killing the healthcare industry — but when 64% of his system’s Medicare beneficiaries have MA, he has no choice but to keep contracting with plans.
“It’s not an option for me. The reason it’s not an option is I have an older community, and they need care.” Mr. Barwis told Becker’s. “If you look at the rules, and the disruption it would cause in the community, I’m not sure I can face the community if I was to use that as one of my approaches.”
In March, Bristol (Conn.) Health eliminated 60 positions, 21 of which were occupied, resulting in layoffs at Bristol Hospital. A lack of payments from...
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