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Mid-size hospital chains quietly renegotiate cashless rates with insurers
Internal emails reviewed by Health Insider show at least six regional chains pushing for revised package rates ahead of the new financial year.
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Vikram Sethi
Vikram leads Health Insider's investigations desk, reporting on hospital economics, insurance and the policy decisions that shape access to care.
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