11-01-2012, 03:11 PM
HEALTHCARE & HEALTH FINANCING AN OVERVIEW
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RESPONSE OF HOSPITALS
Licensing
Certification
Accreditation
Rating
Standardization
PROBLEMS FROM INSURERS
Policy condition problems
Customer Ignorance
Pre-Existing Condition Issues
Disputes with hospitals / insured
Delays
PROBLEMS FROM TPAs
Lack of Infrastructure
“There are no holidays in Health care” yet
offices not open on holidays, telephone access unavailable, etc
No qualified doctor / staff
Delay in settlement
Deduction in bills without basis
Increased paperwork
A BILLION LIVES TO COVER
Focus on rural / micro insurance
Dialogue between Providers, Insurers, TPAs.
Increase in numbers & premiums
Working with Government