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‘How much should our health system budget for AI?’

As the use cases for artificial intelligence-enabled solutions (AI) continue to expand, many health system financial leaders are asking what the “right” level of IA investment is for their organization. against other priorities.

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Hospitals face 2026 with "new normal" of rising expenses and shifts in revenue mix

According to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company, hospital operating margins remained stable in December with the adjusted year-to-date operating margin closing out 2025 at 1.3%, while the latest quarterly Physician Flash Report shows providers are working more but compensation and reimbursement are not keeping pace.

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National Hospital Flash Report: December 2025 Data

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.

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National Hospital Flash Report: October 2025 Data

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.

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National Hospital Flash Report: September 2025 Data

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.

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Hospital performance stable, but tenuous

Hospital financial and operational performance is generally stable but could be threatened by growth in the cost of expenses outpacing growth in revenues, according to the most recent National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company.

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National Hospital Flash Report: July 2025 Data

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.

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