25.09.2015 16:56:00
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Moody's: Entrance of US not-for-profit hospitals into health insurance will continue to rise
New York, September 25, 2015 -- More US not-for-profit hospitals are likely to venture into the commercial health insurance business in the next few years either to gain market share or reduce costs through improved healthcare management, Moody's Investors Service says. However, starting a new plan or acquiring an existing business carries significant credit risks as managerial skills shift, competition intensifies, and start-up costs rise.