Becker's Healthcare August 30, 2024
Jakob Emerson

Surveys of employers are making one thing clear: Healthcare costs are rising faster than they did before the pandemic, and those costs are being driven by inflation, the increasing use of weight loss medications, and higher overall medical expenses. As employers and insurers grapple with these escalating costs, hospitals will undoubtedly be affected.

As financial pressures mount, many employers are exploring or expanding alternative payment and coverage models, a trend that could significantly alter hospital’s revenue streams.

An evolving reimbursement landscape

For many hospitals and health systems, commercial reimbursement is a financial lifeline. It helps offset the shortfalls from government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which often pay less than the actual cost of care. According to a 2022...

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