Accountability was a focus of the PPACA, and the insurance companies were required to bring down the cost of care by spending more of the premium dollars that they collected directly on patient care. The goal was that at least ____ of all premium dollars collected from large employers were spent on healthcare services and supported quality improvement.

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) mandates that insurance companies spend at least 85% of all premium dollars collected from large employers on healthcare services and quality improvement. This requirement is part of the medical loss ratio (MLR) provision aimed at ensuring that a significant portion of premiums goes towards patient care rather than administrative costs or profits.

Accountability Was a Focus of the PPACA, and the Insurance