Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2025
On average, supply costs accounted for 13% of hospitals’ expenses in 2024, according to the American Hospital Association’s annual “Cost of Caring” report released April 30.
In 2024, total hospital expenses grew 5.1%, outpacing the overall inflation rate of 2.9%, according to the report.
“Though expense growth has started to slow in 2025, it remains elevated — particularly in areas driven by labor and supply chain pressures,” the report said.
Here is a look at how supply costs have grown (or shrunk) year over year at 25 health systems for the quarter ended Sept. 30:
Allegheny Health Network (Pittsburgh)
Q3 patient care supply costs: $359.6 million (+12.5% YOY)
Ardent Health (Brentwood, Tenn.)
Q3 supply costs: $275.8 million (+9.5%...
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