Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution

Hoover's - A D&B Company - We Make It Easier
Hoovers > Companies > Group Health Cooperative  > Group Health Cooperative  Business Reports

Group Health Cooperative  Business Reports

Group Health Cooperative  Overview

Address

320 Westlake Ave. North, Ste. 100 Seattle, 
WA 98109 United States
Phone: 206-448-5600
Fax:206-448-4010

Company Description

Group Health Cooperative gives new meaning to the term "consumer-driven health care." The organization is a not-for-profit managed health care group serving more than a half a million residents of Washington and Northern Idaho. Governed by a board elected by its members, the co-op offers health insurance through its Group Health Options and KPS Health Plans subsidiaries, and it also provides medical care at its own facilities. It maintains a partnership with Group Health Permanente, a multispecialty medical group that provides care in those facilities. The co-op also partners with Kaiser Permanente to market its services, share knowledge, and offer reciprocal membership benefits.

Group Health Cooperative  Company Profile Report

Purchase Report
 
$49

Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

    Company Profile Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $49

      Choose below from the available Industry Reports related to 

    • Hospitals Industry Report
    • Insurance Carriers Industry Report
    • Health Care Sector Industry Report
    • Health Insurance Carriers Industry Report
    • Outpatient Surgical Centers Industry Report
    • Physicians Industry Report
    • Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories Industry Report
    • Home Health Care Services Industry Report

    Hospitals Industry Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $129

    Overview

    The US hospital industry includes about 3,600 organizations that operate about 6,500 hospitals with combined annual revenue of about $860 billion. Major companies include Ascension Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, HCA (Hospital Corporation of America), Kaiser Permanente, and Tenet Healthcare. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 organizations generate about 30 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 8063, 8062, 8069

    NAICS: 622210, 622110, 622310

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage its relationship with health insurers?

    Although hospitals treat patients, their largest customers are managed care companies. Large hospital organizations such as Tenet deal with thousands of managed care contracts, which can make it difficult to efficiently bill and process accounts. On...

     

    What effects could health care reform have on the hospital?

    Although legal challenges to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the PPACA) have put health care reform in limbo, many hospitals have already begun the operational changes to beat various implementation deadlines. In particular, the...

     

    To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

     

    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Hospitals Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Insurance Carriers Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Overview

      The US insurance carriers industry includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major companies include AIG, MetLife, Prudential Financial, and Hartford Financial Services Group. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 60 percent of revenue. Concentration is higher in some industry segments.

      SIC: 6311, 6321, 6331, 6351, 6361, 6411

      NAICS: 524298, 524130, 524128, 524127, 524113, 524114, 524126

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage shifts in revenue due to economic conditions?

      The revenue of insurance companies is highly dependent on investment income, which can suffer in economic downturns. Insurers, who invest premiums paid by customers until the money is needed for claims, saw those investments wither along with the...

       

      How would an updated catastrophe modeling system help the company in underwriting?

      Large-scale claims have become more common, creating problematic concentrations of risk for individual insurers. Although insurers often spread risks through reinsurance, some risks can be large enough to drive insurers out of business, curtail...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Insurance Carriers Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129

        Health Care Sector Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129

        Overview

        The US health care sector includes more than 780,000 hospitals, doctor offices, emergency care units, nursing homes, and social services providers with combined annual revenue of about $2 trillion. Major companies include Kaiser Permanente, HCA, Ascension Health, and Tenet Healthcare. The sector is highly fragmented: the top 50 organizations generate just 15 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 8071, 4119, 5995, 7299, 8011, 8021, 8041, 8042, 8043, 8049, 8051, 8052, 8062, 8063, 8082, 8092, 8093, 8099, 8322, 8069, 8361, 8331

        NAICS: 624410, 621340, 624230, 624229, 624221, 624210, 624190, 624120, 624110, 623990, 623312, 623311, 623220, 623210, 623110, 622310, 446130, 621111, 621112, 621210, 621310, 621320, 621330, 624310, 621391, 621399, 621410, 621420, 621491, 621492, 621493, 621498, 621511, 621512, 621610, 621910, 621991, 621999, 622110, 622210

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How will health care reform affect the company?

        The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) is changing how medical care is acquired and paid for in the US. The landmark law, which makes health coverage available to all Americans, predominantly concerns ways to keep health care...

         

        What measures is the company taking to hire and retain physicians?

        Nearly 40 percent of doctors are 55 years old or older, and approaching retirement age, according to a study by the Center for Workforce Studies of the Association of American Colleges. About 33 percent of nurses are 50 and older, and more than half...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Health Care Sector Industry Report

          Purchase Report
           
          $129

          Health Insurance Carriers Industry Report

          Purchase Report
           
          $129

          Overview

          The US managed health insurance industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $500 billion. Major companies include Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, and Humana, as well as the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and Kaiser Permanente. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.

          SIC: 6321

          NAICS: 524114

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How will federal health care reform impact the company?

          Federal health care reform legislation approved in March 2010 is already having an enormous impact on the managed health care industry, with more changes expected over the next decade as various provisions are phased in. The Patient Protection and...

           

          How are rising health care costs affecting the company?

          National health care expenditures are expected to make up about 20 percent of the US economy's economic output by 2019, or more than $4 trillion annually, according to estimates by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The CMM study indicates that...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Health Insurance Carriers Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129

            Outpatient Surgical Centers Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129

            Overview

            The US outpatient surgical center industry includes about 3,500 companies that operate about 5,000 centers and have combined annual revenue of about $18 billion. Major companies include Community Health Systems, Tenet Healthcare, Trinity Health, and Universal Health Services. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 30 percent of revenue.

            SIC: 8011

            NAICS: 621493

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How does the center determine the number of physicians, nurses, and other staff it needs to be successful?

            Many new ambulatory surgical centers fail unless they can recruit enough doctors and other providers to commit to the facility. Some ASCs suffer by building a facility that is too large for demand, sinking too much money into expensive equipment and...

             

            What challenges and opportunities does healthcare reform legislation present?

            The federal healthcare reform law passed in 2010 could cause revenues at ASCs to fluctuate. As provisions of the law kick in over the next few years, ASCs may see an influx of previously uninsured patients. However, many of those patients could...

             

            To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

             

            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

              • Trends & Opportunies

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Outpatient Surgical Centers Industry Report

              Purchase Report
               
              $129

              Physicians Industry Report

              Purchase Report
               
              $129

              Overview

              Around 220,000 physician offices operate in the US with combined annual revenue of more than $360 billion. About 75 percent of all physician offices are small, with fewer than 10 employees (including the doctors); only about 1,300 offices have more than 100 employees. The industry is highly fragmented: the top 50 firms account for about 10 percent of industry revenue.

              SIC: 8011

              NAICS: 621111, 621112

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How could the health care reform law affect the way the office is operated?

              The health care reform law adopted in 2010 could dramatically change how US doctors manage their practices. The law, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, makes health care insurance available to all Americans, including around 45...

               

              How important are third-party health care insurers to the practice?

              Although doctors serve individuals, most medical bills are paid by various third-party health care insurers and MCOs as well as by Medicare and Medicaid. One of the mandates of the PPACA of 2010 is to reduce Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements,...

               

              To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

               

              General Report Description

              Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

               

              Sections Included in Report

              • Industry Overview
              • Quarterly Industry Update
              • Business Challenges
              • Trends and Opportunities
              • Call Preparation Questions
              • Financial Information
              • Industry Forecast
              • Website and Media Links
              • Glossary of Acronyms

                Industry Report Highlights:

                • Recent Developments

                  Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                • Trends & Opportunies

                  Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                • Call Preparation Questions

                  Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                • Executive Insight

                  Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                • Financial Information

                  Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                • Web Links & Acronyms

                  Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                Physicians Industry Report

                Purchase Report
                 
                $129

                Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories Industry Report

                Purchase Report
                 
                $129

                Overview

                The commercial medical and diagnostic laboratory industry in the US consists of about 8,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Quest Diagnostics and Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) in the medical lab segment, and Alliance HealthCare Services and RadNet in the imaging segment. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest medical lab companies generate about 40 percent of segment revenue, and the 50 largest diagnostic imaging companies account for about 30 percent of segment revenue. Medical labs account for about two-thirds of industry revenue; imaging centers account for one-third.

                SIC: 

                NAICS: 

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How will the 2010 health care reform law affect the company's operations?

                The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) included many provisions governing clinical labs and imaging centers. Some of the provisions are aimed at reducing fraud and strengthening current anti-kickback regulations and Stark laws...

                 

                How does the company ensure that it complies with varying state and federal regulations?

                Federal and state laws regulate many aspects of the operations of clinical labs and imaging centers, both to assure quality and control costs. Medicare and Medicaid determine what tests they'll pay for and impose their own fee schedules, which are...

                 

                To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                 

                General Report Description

                Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                 

                Sections Included in Report

                • Industry Overview
                • Quarterly Industry Update
                • Business Challenges
                • Trends and Opportunities
                • Call Preparation Questions
                • Financial Information
                • Industry Forecast
                • Website and Media Links
                • Glossary of Acronyms

                  Industry Report Highlights:

                  • Recent Developments

                    Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                  • Trends & Opportunies

                    Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                  • Call Preparation Questions

                    Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                  • Executive Insight

                    Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                  • Financial Information

                    Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                  • Web Links & Acronyms

                    Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                  Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories Industry Report

                  Purchase Report
                   
                  $129

                  Home Health Care Services Industry Report

                  Purchase Report
                   
                  $129

                  Overview

                  The US home health care industry includes about 23,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of $57 billion. Major companies include Amedisys, Apria Healthcare Group, Gentiva Health Services, and Lincare Holdings. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate less than 25 percent of revenue.

                  SIC: 8082

                  NAICS: 621610

                   

                  Sample Questions & Answers

                  How much of company revenue is from private insurance, managed care organizations (MCOs), Medicare, and Medicaid?

                  The industry depends highly on the reimbursement rates that insurers allow for specific home health care services, especially Medicare. The rapid rise in national health care costs in recent years has made Medicare reimbursement a political issue.

                   

                  How could the new health care reform law change the way the company operates?

                  Along with the rest of the health care industry, the home health care sector will be greatly affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Provisions in the health care reform law will change reimbursement rates for...

                   

                  To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                   

                  General Report Description

                  Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                   

                  Sections Included in Report

                  • Industry Overview
                  • Quarterly Industry Update
                  • Business Challenges
                  • Trends and Opportunities
                  • Call Preparation Questions
                  • Financial Information
                  • Industry Forecast
                  • Website and Media Links
                  • Glossary of Acronyms

                    Industry Report Highlights:

                    • Recent Developments

                      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                    • Trends & Opportunies

                      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                    • Call Preparation Questions

                      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

                    • Industry Forecast

                      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

                    • Business Challenges

                      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                    • Executive Insight

                      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                    • Financial Information

                      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                    • Web Links & Acronyms

                      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                    Home Health Care Services Industry Report

                    Purchase Report
                     
                    $129