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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedEisenberg MD, Meiselbach MK, Bai G
Large self-insured employers lack power to effectively negotiate hospital prices.
This study examined the ability of self-insured employers to negotiate hospital prices and investigated the relationship between hospital prices and employer market power in the United States. Findings showed that employer market power was low in most metropolitan statistical areas. Recommendations included encouraging self-insured employers to consider building purchase alliances with state and local government employee groups in order to enhance their market power and to lower negotiated prices for hospital services.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Eisenberg MD, Meiselbach MK, Bai G .
Large self-insured employers lack power to effectively negotiate hospital prices.
Am J Manag Care 2021 Jul;27(7):290-96. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2021.88702..
Keywords: Health Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthcare Costs, Hospitals