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Healthcare affordability has been a hot topic among lawmakers, stakeholders, and the public across the nation. And, one thing is clear – we need to address health care affordability together.
Brian Tabor, president of the Indiana Hospital Association, released a statement to the media and state leaders regarding hospital efforts to focus on health care costs in Indiana.
“Indiana hospitals remain committed to addressing health care affordability for Hoosiers,” said Tabor. “Hospitals have demonstrated this commitment even during the pandemic, with health systems working with insurers and collaborating directly with employers to lower costs for patients and businesses. Indiana’s hospitals have also been recognized for leading the country in transparency. These initiatives are already proving to be effective.”
-IHA PRESIDENT, BRIAn TABOR
Health insurance premiums in Indiana for family coverage were below the national average in 2021 and were also in line with neighboring states, according to the latest data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Indiana premiums remain in line with neighboring states. Indiana was in the middle of the pack, lower than West Virginia ($23,384), Missouri ($21,827), Kentucky ($21,531), and Minnesota ($21,327) and only slightly higher than Wisconsin ($21,166), Ohio ($21,102), Illinois ($20,878), Iowa ($20,567) and Michigan ($20,142) in 2021.
“Indiana hospitals are leaders in lowering costs while improving the state’s health,” said Tabor. “However, until all stakeholders are at the table, these efforts will always fall short. We must stop oversimplifying the causes and engage in honest, inclusive discussions without the threat of legislative rate-setting or appealing to outdated studies.”
