FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Feb. 10, 2026 – Parkview Health’s commercial prices have declined for three years straight, according to the 2025 Milliman Hospital Price Benchmarking Analysis. The study was required under House Enrolled Act 1004 (2023) and issued by the Indiana Department of Insurance. It reveals that Parkview remained below Indiana’s statutory 285% of Medicare benchmark in 2022, 2023 and 2024, underscoring consistent progress in lowering costs.
The Milliman report found Parkview’s total contracted commercial prices were:
- 278% of Medicare in 2022
- 272% of Medicare in 2023
- 262% of Medicare in 2024
All three years remain under the state benchmark and show a steady downward trend, with 2024 falling 23 percentage points below the threshold.
“These results affirm that our long‑term affordability strategy is working,” said Dr. Jason Row, president, Parkview Physicians Group, and chief value transformation officer, Parkview Health. “Perhaps more importantly, we’re not slowing down. We implemented a number of new strategies to lower the total cost of care in 2025 as well and look forward to seeing these initiatives continue to make care more affordable and accessible for patients and employers.”
Parkview’s recent affordability initiatives include:
- Partnering with Undue Medical Debt to abolish more than $64 million in medical debt to 34,000+ patients nationwide.
- Introducing an ER/urgent care model in Fort Wayne to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care – and associated cost – based on their injury/illness. A second ER/urgent care will open in Marion in 2027.
- Collaborating directly with employers to improve employee well‑being and increase access to care through on‑site clinics, shared clinic models and data analytics that reduce absenteeism and help identify patients’ rising risks to intervene before acute acre is needed.
- Further reducing rates for Parkview Signature Care EPO+, a direct to employer health plan that offers more than 25% savings compared to traditional commercial insurance options.
- Investing in ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and hybrid care delivery models to provide lower‑cost options for many procedures.
- In partnership with Hylant and Butler University, hosting an innovation competition aimed at reducing costs for patients.
- Negotiating significantly reduced rates with Parkview’s largest commercial payor, reflecting lower hospital rates through 2029 compared to rates in 2019.
“The state’s analysis reflects the dedication of our teams who work tirelessly to innovate, streamline workflows and ensure we’re providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time,” Dr. Row added. “But we also understand that affordability is not a single project, it's a systemwide commitment. From reducing medical debt to expanding lower‑cost care settings, we’re focused on doing what’s right for our patients and our communities.”
The Milliman analysis uses comprehensive statewide data, applies precise CMS‑based Medicare repricing and avoids sampling and methodological limitations. To view the full report, please click here.
