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The most recent National Hospital Flash Report highlights stabilizing hospital margins at the end of 2025.

Hospital performance settled into a “new normal” in 2025. Patient volumes continue to grow, and a persistent gap between gross and net operating revenue indicates an eroding payer mix and more uninsured patients.

Compensation is not keeping pace with physician productivity, while patient demand continues to rise and the proportion of advanced practice providers expands across the workforce.

Despite a decline in hospital performance and volume this month, year-to-date revenue, volume, and margins are still strong compared to prior years.

Hospital volumes remained strong in October, while average length of stay declined, translating to a dip in net revenue per discharge. Bad debt and charity care continue to rise, and staffing levels are tightening.

The median investment/subsidy per provider plateaued this quarter, however the distribution between higher and lower performing practices is wide.

Hospital operating margins remain stable, but data shows a widespread gap in performance. Patient volumes increased this month in both emergency and inpatient care, while drug expenses continue to rise.

Hospital performance is challenged by a decline in patient volumes and operating margins, increases in uncompensated care, and rising expenses, notably non-labor costs.

Hospital performance is generally stable but has softened in recent months. Expense growth is outpacing revenue growth—as non-labor expenses in particular continue to put pressure on hospitals.

Hospital revenue on a volume adjusted basis increased. However, bad debt rose in June compared to May, outpacing the growth rate of previous months.

Net patient revenue per provider increased overall, and physician productivity continues to rise.