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HSS opens talks with Kaiser on 2015 rates; unions and retirees push for transparency and quality reporting
Summary
The San Francisco Health Service Board reviewed early-stage negotiations with Kaiser for 2015 member rates, with staff outlining goals for funding structure, performance guarantees and fee-schedule stability. Labor and retiree representatives urged mandatory quality and defect reporting tied to utilization and suggested profit-cap guidance.
Acting Director Lisa Gottlieb updated the San Francisco Health Service Board on the status of negotiations with Kaiser over 2015 member rates, saying HSS has held four meetings and expects negotiations to continue biweekly through December with a board presentation in January.
Why it matters: the negotiations will affect premiums and benefits for active and retired city employees. HSS listed goals including evaluation of funding structures (self-insured risk-sharing versus fully insured), reconsideration of integrated care management charges, performance guarantees, incentive…
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