HIT Consultant December 11, 2025
What You Should Know:
– According to Kaufman Hall’s 2025 Health System Performance Outlook, hospitals are facing a “financial trifecta” of rising non-labor expenses, workforce instability, and aggressive payer reimbursement pressures.
– Nearly 60% of health systems reported non-labor cost increases of up to 10%, driven by inflation and tariffs, while 44% cited high claim denial rates as a top challenge. As bad debt rises and staffing levels tighten, the report urges leaders to prioritize operational resilience and clinical integration to navigate the uncertainties of 2026.
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