Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2025
Ninety percent of hospital leaders expect financial performance to remain similar to or better than 2024, driven by increased utilization (77%) and success with commercial contracting (56%), according to a VMG Health report published Jan. 9.
Eight things to know:
1. Concerns over labor costs have eased compared to 2024. Only 49% of hospital executives cited clinical staffing shortages as a challenge, down from 77% last year. However, physician enterprise losses and supply chain challenges remain critical issues.
2. Health systems plan to allocate resources to physician alignment, facility service line expansion and easing labor pressures. Areas such as outpatient surgery and behavioral health are top candidates for joint venture partnerships.
3. Most survey participants (76%) are prioritizing provider network...
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