Becker's Healthcare October 3, 2024
Nonprofit hospital operating margins further stabilized in August while length of stay decreased, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, published Oct. 2.
Five things to know:
1. Average nonprofit hospital margins held at 4.2% in August. Margins have been relatively flat since March when they hit 4.3%.
2. Operating margins were up 14% year to date from 2023 to 2024 on average. The average operating EBITDA margin grew 10% in the same timeframe.
3. Net operating revenue per day was up 7% in August year over year....