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Performance in February has remained stable. Volumes stayed strong, including in emergency departments. Non-labor expenses have been the primary driver of expense growth thus far in 2025.

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Not-for-profit hospital and health system leaders are currently monitoring a flurry of rapidly evolving potential changes to state and federal policy with significant, long-term financial ramifications for their organizations.

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Hospital performance remains stable at the start of 2025. Inpatient revenue grew more quickly than outpatient revenue in January, and the rate of cost growth has slowed considerably.

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As healthcare looks to another period of uncertainty — namely the impact of potential tariffs on its supply chain — it’s important to remain vigilant, keep informed and be purposeful about next steps

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the median investment/subsidy per physician was $306,792, an increase of 5% compared to Q4 2023.

In 2024, hospital financial and operational performance stabilized. Outpatient revenue increased, and patient observation days decreased. Though expenses in 2024 rose, they did not outpace inflation on a volume-adjusted basis.

As hospitals and health systems respond to the challenges and opportunities of a stabilizing but still challenged market environment, their strategic and financial plans will inevitably change.

While patient volumes decreased this month, expenses rose. The workforce continues to be competitive as labor expenses rose despite the dip in patient volumes.

With extension of the 2017 tax cuts identified as a key priority for the incoming Trump administration, offsetting expense actions will be needed to avoid increasing the federal deficit. Hospital leaders should be prepared for potential cuts to both the Medicaid program and the enhanced ACA subsidies enacted in 2021.