John Thune said "It seems to me that an insurer may actually have a perverse incentive to get an MLR rate that is acceptable, but may drive costs later." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 20, 2014

It seems to me that an insurer may actually have a perverse incentive to get an MLR rate that is acceptable, but may drive costs later.

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Thune discusses potential negative incentives for insurers under the MLR system.

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