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Thursday, October 29, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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HCA says ACA coverage losses cost it $400 million last quarter

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The nation's largest hospital chain says uninsured patients made up 10.5% of its volume, and visits by ACA-covered patients fell 19% from a year ago after the extra subsidies expired. HCA expects about $1 billion to $1.2 billion in ACA-related losses this year. It's another sign that more people are going without coverage.

Source: Healthcare Dive

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