Fact Sheet: Underpayment by Medicare & Medicaid (2022)

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Fact Sheet: Underpayment by Medicare & Medicaid (2022)

Analysis by the American Hospital Association shows that Medicare and Medicaid under-pay the true cost of hospital care by about $100 billion. This cost ends up being borne by other payers and commercial insurance. Using 2020 data, it is estimated Medicare paid 84 cents on the dollar, and Medicaid paid 88. February 2022 report.