Martin's Point Health Care Centers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine have

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Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

5-13-1994

Pages

1A, 14A

Abstract

Martin's Point Health Care Centers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine have entered into an innovative risk-sharing agreement under which doctors at Martin's Point will reap financial gain if they control the cost of treating their Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO patients, but will have to reimburse the insurance company if costs go over a set amount. The initial agreement will cover Martin's Point patient who are enrolled in HMO Choice and HMO Maine plans, and will start this summer with 1,000 participants. Details.

Subjects

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, Martin's Point Health Care Center, Cost of Medical care

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