Blue Cross aims to cut hospital bed costs in Northern Ohio
Blue Cross explains high hospital costs stem from unused beds in 34 Northern Ohio hospitals in Cuyahoga Lake and Lorain counties. The plan designates most hospitals into a network with full benefits, while non-designated hospitals receive 70 percent of benefits. Emergency care remains fully paid. The bid process will set savings used to keep premiums under control and seeks subscriber support for higher value care at controlled costs.