|
|
Article: Healthcare notes for the week of Sept. 20
- Article from:
- St. Joseph News-Press
- Article date:
- September 20, 2005
CopyrightCopyright 2005 St. Joseph News-Press. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Missouri HMO
enrollment declining
The Health Maintenance Organization or HMO enrollment experienced
another sharp decline in Missouri last year. The Missouri Department
of Insurance recently issued the HMO Annual Report for 2004,
revealing a 10 percent drop from 2003's enrollment figures.
Revenue, however, for HMOs increased by 2 percent over 2003 to
about $3.6 million.
Of the nine geographic regions by which Missouri HMO enrollment is
divided, five regions experienced a drop. The eastern region, which
includes St. Louis, Mo., dropped almost 64,000 members. The western
region, which includes Kansas City, experienced a slight increase in
participation.
Hormone alternatives and answers ...