Pay rates for hospitals serving historically marginalized populations were 15% lower than those for other hospitals in one state.
A recent report by Manatt Health found a gap in commercial payment rates between hospitals that serve historically marginalized populations (HMPs) and those that donโt.
Data showed commercial payment rates in Arkansas and Massachusetts were 7% and 15% lower, respectively, than other hospitals in each state. Medicare Advantage pay rates for hospitals in Arkansas serving HMPs were shown to be 8% lower than other hospitals.
Jasmyne Ray is the revenue cycle editor at HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Of the three states examined, Virginia was the only one with no significant difference in payment rates.