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Four ways to pay for the same line. Sort by insured markup to see where the hospital actually makes money.
| SKU | Hospital buy | Cash | Medicaid | Medicare | Insured | Insured − cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% NaCl 1L IV bag | $1.80 | $45 | $9 | $12 | $120 | $75 |
| Lactated Ringer's 1L | $2.10 | $48 | $10 | $13 | $125 | $77 |
| D5NS 1L IV bag | $2.00 | $48 | $10 | $13 | $125 | $77 |
| Magnesium sulfate IV | $2.80 | $65 | $14 | $18 | $160 | $95 |
| Potassium chloride IV piggyback | $3.50 | $75 | $17 | $22 | $190 | $115 |
Cash modeled Other payers modeled See evidence.