Hospital finances improved slightly in March as hospital leaders navigate high expenses and economic pressures. While margins continue to stabilize, they remain below pre-pandemic levels—leaving hospitals in a vulnerable position should a recession or new public health emergency arise.
The median Kaufman Hall Year-To-Date Operating Margin Index reflecting actual margins was relatively flat in March.
The April issue of the National Hospital Flash Report covers these and other key performance metrics.
Erik Swanson is a Senior Vice President with Kaufman Hall’s Data Analytics practice, focusing on Performance Improvement.
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