Caring for all Patients
Michigan hospitals are dedicated to providing patients and their families with high-quality, cost-effective care. As a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured, Michigan hospitals care for all who walk through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay. The unpaid cost of patient care totaled nearly $2.2 billion in 2017.
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Medicare
(at cost)
The difference between the federal Medicare reimbursement rate and the actual cost of care delivered to Medicare patients.
$541 million
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Medicaid
(at cost)
The unpaid costs of public programs for those with low incomes or disabilities.
$956 million
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Financial Assistance
(at cost)
The cost of providing free or discounted health services for individuals who cannot afford to pay for their care and qualify for financial assistance.
$131 million
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Bad Debt
(at cost)
The cost of services submitted for payment by a third-party payer or patient that are not paid in full.
$419 million
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Other Unpaid Costs
Includes other means-tested government programs and subsidized health services.
$114 million
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Healthcare Costs in Michigan Nearly 10% Lower Than National Average
A 2017 survey from the American Hospital Association shows that the cost of inpatient admissions in a Michigan hospital is 9.8 percent lower than the national average, which translates to savings of at least $500 million.
Michigan hospitals also make wise use of their operating funds. The median operating margin at Michigan hospitals was 3.8 percent for 2017.