Massachusetts law gives hospitals energy incentives

Journal Article · Mon Aug 30 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6774955

Cohn, L

A new law allowing hospitals to retain the difference between pre-paid insurer's rates over actual costs reverses a cost-cutting disincentive into a financial incentive for the Massachusetts General Hospital and the American Hospital Association. If hospital costs exceed the insurer's preset reimbursements, however, hospitals must make up the difference. The new law creates incentives for energy management and could serve as a model for other states if it proves effective. The federal government may apply the concept to the Medicare-Medicaid reimbursement formula. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6774955
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:35; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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