Healthcare Finance News March 24, 2025
Inpatient revenue has grown at a faster rate than outpatient revenue, signaling a shift in hospital utilization patterns.
Hospitals across the U.S. are seeing steady financial performance, driven by increased patient volumes, even as high expenses remain a persistent challenge, according to Kaufman Hall’s January 2025 National Hospital Flash Report.
The report, based on data from more than 1,300 hospitals, provides a snapshot of hospital revenue, expenses and margins at the start of the year.
Despite a continued rise in drug and supply costs, inpatient revenue grew at a faster rate than outpatient revenue, signaling a shift in hospital utilization patterns.
“The growth in volumes and inpatient revenue in January may be related in part to seasonal factors from the...