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Well after reading the article it seems as if this consortium of sorts was organized to fend off the threat of competitors.

Brilliant move by Mr. Schultz. Creating a consortium that puts Harvard Pilgrim at the top of the food chain, consolidating direct competitors into their hierarchy, and limiting options to the customers. Now it looks as if the biggest threat is BCBS. I wonder what the associated fees are to be a part of the "focused network?"

No new network can, nor should the be established or maintained for free.

The big question is how do the hospitals that are now a part of the focused feel about being pressured into lowering their fees, either from the market or internally. Sure, hypothetically it's good for the consumer, but there are tradeoffs in everything. I can't imagine Tufts (or any other willingly jumped aboard this without second thoughts. Especially after reading the statement; "All of the hospitals will continue to operate independently, however, and have separate payment contracts with Harvard Pilgrim."

Best of Luck