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  • Title: They've got the blues. Minnesota Blues and hospitals point fingers regarding who is ultimately responsible for the nation's soaring healthcare costs.
    Author: Benko LB.
    Journal: Mod Healthc; 2002 Sep 23; 32(38):6-7, 13, 1. PubMed ID: 12375354.
    Abstract:
    A battle is escalating between hospitals and Blues plans over who is responsible for soaring healthcare costs, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has launched the latest volley. The insurer recently irritated hospital officials with its report criticizing Minnesota's hospital construction boom. Colleen Reitan (left), senior vice president of the Minnesota Blues, says a financial reality must be faced.
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