Health Insurance Stocks Dive as CMS Approves Lower-Than-Expected Payment Increase
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 23:59
Why some investors were surprised by this Medicare rate increase
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a 3.7% payment rate increase for Medicare Advantage (MA), which was lower than expected. This led to a massive drop in leading health insurance managed care stocks.
What's next for shareholders of health insurance stocks?
Insurers voiced concerns that the rate increase fails to cover rising medical costs adequately, jeopardizing the financial stability of provider organizations. The clash between insurers and policymakers over payment rates could lead to significant challenges within the industry.
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