Health Insurer Bargaining Power and Firms’ Incentives to Manage Earnings: Evidence From an Economic Shock

Health insurance premiums account for a significant portion of the cost base of U.S. corporations. A recent study finds that health insurance premiums increase for firms that experience positive profit shocks, suggesting that the U.S. health insurance market is not perfectly competitive. Motivated b...

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Main Authors: Bova, F. (Author), Dou, Y. (Author), Hope, O.-K (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications Ltd 2019
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