DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/00b6b3/des_moines_ia_mar) has announced the addition of the "Des Moines, IA Market Overview" report to their offering.
Report Summary:
Des Moines is one of the most consolidated healthcare provider markets in the country, with two health systems controlling more than 90 percent of inpatient market share. Both systems also employ a large number of physicians, and even more physicians became employed by an area health system when Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines acquired Iowa Heart Center in October 2009.
All of this consolidation does not appear to result in exceptional bargaining power with health insurers or control over the delivery of care because the health plan sector is highly consolidated as well. But look for provider consolidation to have a greater impact on pharmaceutical sales because large physician groups and physician employment by health systems often leads to greater restrictions on access to providers for marketing medication. Other key developments for Des Moines include a major medical home initiative, the growing popularity of high-deductible health plans, and the continuation of generous medical benefits for state employees.
Questions Answered In This Report:
The area's two largest health systems opened hospitals across the street from each other in fall 2009. Is inpatient volume rising or falling? What has recently happened to Medicaid reimbursement rates? What kind of staff shortages are impacting hospitals? What will be the impact of a new hospital provider tax in Iowa? How well are health systems performing financially?
Physicians see their incomes undercut because of heavy health plan consolidation. How high are Medicare reimbursement levels here? How many physician practices throughout Iowa have become patient-centered medical homes because of a state initiative? What organization is leading the charge to start a health information exchange and how much federal funding has been allocated for this project?
Wellmark is the dominant health insurer in this market. How much did Wellmark recently raise premiums and what was the result? What has been the result of Iowa's economic stability? Why has UnitedHealth Group experienced fewer enrollment losses than Wellmark? What is Wellmark doing to control costs?
Metrics:
- Key market indicators and leading organizations among health systems, physicians and health plans
- Health systems market share
- Income, revenue, enrollment and pharmacy spend for leading health plans
- Demographics
Scope:
Market Includes: Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk and Warren counties
Primary Research: Analysis of HealthLeaders-InterStudy data, Billians HealthDATA, local and state news and industry reports and interviews with local healthcare executives
Key Topics Covered:
- Des Moines Market
- Management Summary
- Health Systems & Hospitals
- Physicians
- Health Plans
- Medicaid/Medicare/Uninsured
- Pharmacy
- Legislation
- Employers
- Demographics & Statistics
Companies Mentioned:
- Wellmark
- UnitedHealth Group
- Aetna
- Coventry Health Care
- Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics
- Mercy Clinics
- The Iowa Clinic
- Mercy Health Network
- Iowa Health-Des Moines
- Broadlawns Medical Center
- Iowa Association of Business and Industry
- Iowa Business Council
- Wellness Council of Iowa
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