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Inpatient and and outpatient facility services account for over 50% of medical costs. There is no objective argument that proves the state of Indiana is competitive with surrounding states with these charges. We are not. Just ask employers with facilities in neighboring states or prospective employers that hire site surveys when considering locations how Indiana ranks in hospital charges. Not competitive. No hospital wants to talk about procedure charges as a percentage of Medicare because that takes the mask off. Indiana must address this inequality if we want to continue to be an economically viable business location.
Thanks Gerry J. How simplistic.
It must be nice to live in the comfort of the “465” area, have numerous healthcare options and completely ignore the economic consequences a new “hospital tax” would have on those communities with less economic opportunities. Those areas where the hospital might pay the highest wages and be the largest employer in the area.
I hope those in the legislature are less simplistic when contemplating healthcare costs and also examine the record profits being made by the insurance industry.
Keep in mind that simply targeting the hospitals in this state could have lasting economic consequences in many rural counties, leading to job loss and more economic uncertainty. Creating a bigger problem and less healthcare options for those already struggling.