A health plan may experience negative working capital whenever healthcare expenses generated by plan members exceed the premium income the health plan receives.
Ways in which a health plan can manage the volatility in claims payments, and therefore reduce the risk of negative working capital, include:
1. Accurately estimating incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims
2. Using capitation contracts for provider reimbursement
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