Here’s what you should know.
1. Community Health Options’ Mike Gendreau told Maine Public the company turned a profit by reducing administrative costs, increasing rates and better educating members when to go to a physician’s office or clinic instead of the emergency room.
2. Mr. Gendreau said the changes are impacting the bottom line while also saving the beneficiaries money.
3. The co-op projects to remain profitable for fiscal year 2017.
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