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| “In this era of rapid change within the health care sector, hospitals and health systems remain committed to meeting the needs of all patients. Mergers have become one of the critical means through which hospitals can provide their communities with high-quality, convenient and cost-effective care. The benefits of mergers allow hospitals to create connected networks of care and keep the focus where it belongs: on improving care for the patient.” | ||
| -Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA |
| Using data
reported by insurers to CMS, KFF estimates insurers will be
issuing a total of at least $1.3 billion in Medical Loss Ratio
Rebates (MLR) across all markets – exceeding the previous record
high of $1.1 billion in 2012 (based on 2011 experience). The
amount varies by market, with insurers reporting at least $743
million in the individual market, $250 million in the small
group market, and $284 million in the large group market. Across
all markets, insurers in Virginia will pay out the highest total
rebates ($149.6 million), followed by Pennsylvania ($130
million) and Florida ($107.4 million). In the individual market
alone, total rebates range from $0 in at least 13 states to a
high of $111.3 million in Virginia, followed by Arizona ($92.3
million) and Texas ($80.4 million). In the small group market,
total rebates range from $0 in 26 states to $44.4 million in
Florida. In the large group market, total rebates range from $0
in 13 states to $42.2 million in Florida. Source: Source: KFF: Data Note: 2019 Medical Loss Ratio Rebates |
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SmartAsset: Top Ten States
That Would Benefit the Most from Healthcare Reform* 1. New Mexico 2. Florida 3. Arizona 4. Georgia 5. Mississippi 6. Oklahoma 7. Arkansas 8. Alaska 9. North Carolina 10. South Carolina *According to nine metrics that span a range of healthcare indicators, including availability, affordability and outcomes Source: SmartAsset, States That Would Benefit the Most from Healthcare Reform |
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