26) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Insurance Companies to Negotiate More Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
CTQ26ISNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks insurance companies' negotiation efforts for pricing and contract terms. Provides insight into healthcare market dynamics and insurance industry strategies.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This trend measures changes in insurance companies' negotiation intensity for pricing and non-price terms. It reflects competitive pressures in the healthcare market.
Methodology
Survey-based data collection from insurance industry participants over quarterly intervals.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and healthcare economists to understand market negotiation trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly survey-based metric
- Reflects insurance market competitiveness
- Indicates potential healthcare cost pressures
FAQs
Q: What does this trend measure?
A: It tracks insurance companies' efforts to negotiate pricing and contract terms. Provides insights into market dynamics.
Q: Why are insurance negotiation trends important?
A: They can indicate potential changes in healthcare costs and market competitiveness.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The trend is typically updated on a quarterly basis through industry surveys.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, healthcare economists, and market analysts use this data to understand insurance market trends.
Q: What does 'increased somewhat' mean?
A: It indicates a moderate increase in negotiation intensity compared to previous periods.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Insurance Negotiation Intensity (CTQ26ISNR), retrieved from FRED.