Mexican insurers say hospitals and labs should join medical insurance debate

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  Mexico’s insurers’ association says hospitals, laboratories, doctors and other providers should be involved in discussions about medical insurance.

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  AMIS president Pedro Pacheco said the industry has been exchanging views with lawmakers on a proposed bill being developed in the Chamber of Deputies.

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  A senator’s analysis says private hospital costs have risen faster than inflation and families’ ability to pay.

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  Mexico had 15.2 million insured medical risks at the end of the second quarter of 2026, down 5.7% from a year earlier.

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  Pacheco said the decline in medical insurance policies needs closer analysis, noting that most people with this coverage receive it as a work benefit.

Who

The Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS), led by president Pedro Pacheco, says providers should take part in the debate.

What

Insurers are discussing a proposed medical insurance bill with lawmakers and say hospitals, laboratories and other providers should be involved.

When

The article was published on October 12, 2026. The reported insurance figures are for the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Where

Mexico, including the Chamber of Deputies.

Why

Medical insurance involves a broad market, and the discussions aim to improve access to quality health care.

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