Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 6, Problem 13P
Prydain Pharmaceuticals is reviewing its employee healthcare program. Currently, the company pays a fixed fee of $300 per month for each employee, regardless of the number or dollar amount of medical claims filed. Another healthcare provider has offered to charge the company $100 per month per employee and $30 per claim filed. A third insurer charges $200 per month per employee and $10 per claim filed. Which healthcare program should Prydain join? How would the average number of claims filed per employee per month affect your decision?
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Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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