Significance The sharp price rises, facilitated by the sector’s concentration, collided with the steady fall in inflation that is currently one of Milei’s main achievements. The price hike mainly affected middle-income households, already hit hard by Milei’s adjustment policies; around 15% of customers have cancelled their coverage since December. Impacts Insurers’ ability to raise prices will largely depend on the recovery of real wages and formal employment. The overlap in coverage between different healthcare systems leaves scope to improve the efficiency of health expenditure. The financial troubles faced by many private healthcare providers may increase industry concentration further.
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