but other overheads and charges increased fairly notably. There are a number of factors explaining the increase, many of which shouldn’t be repeated in 2024 (e.g. M&A project fees, adverse currency movement, costs to settle a historic Italian tax matter). Fuller details later in the report...
In the case of non-contracting providers, BLUE CROSS shall pay at the lesser of: the Medicare Allowed Amount, actual billed charges, or the maximum allowable rate according to the BLUE CROSS Customary and Reasonable charges, or the rate arranged for by a BLUE CROSS SENIOR SECURE Case Manager...