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A.M. Best Company
A.M. Best Special Report: Recession, Reform and Competition Will Pressure Health Insurers’ Results
February 27th, 2009
Health insurers enter 2009 with a host of challenges. The recession, the potential for health care reform and possible changes to reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage products present an operating landscape the industry has not faced for many years. Competition, too, remains intense as insurers navigate a commercial market with limited growth prospects amid consolidation of both plan offerings and employer groups. A.M. Best Co.’s negative outlook reflects the uncertain economic environment, which may result in declining enrollment and lower investment income for the industry. A.M. Best expects more requests for lower cost benefit alternatives from cost conscious...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-02-27)
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