Some Houston hospitals are charging private insurers up to 3x what Medicare pays as deductibles rise

Hospitals in Texas on average are charging employer-sponsored insurers more than triple the amount that Medicare would pay, raising health care costs for companies and their workers, according…

Hospitals in Texas on average are charging employer-sponsored insurers more than triple the amount that Medicare would pay, raising health care costs for companies and their workers, according to a new analysis.


Houston Chronicle Article – June 8, 2022 – Some Houston Hospitals are Charging 3x More Than Medicare

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Some Houston hospitals are charging private insurers up to 3x what Medicare pays as deductibles rise

Hospitals in Texas on average are charging employer-sponsored insurers more than triple the amount that Medicare would pay, raising health care costs for companies and their workers, according…