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Hospital performance remains under pressure in 2026

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Mixed performance on key volume indicators, staffing challenges, and expense growth continue to pressure hospital operations, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest National Hospital Flash Report. Discharges and emergency department visits declined year-over-year as patient days increased. The findings, which reflect hospital operational and financial performance through April, reinforce the need for leaders to explore focused prioritization and strategic planning for their organizations.

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