Hospitals Continue to Build Financial Resilience
CHICAGO – November 28Th, 2023 – Hospitals’ financial performance in October improved compared to the previous month, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall. Margins are above pandemic levels and volumes held steady.
“Hospitals are continuing to experience financial stabilization and are increasingly adopting strategies to build resilience and minimize vulnerability. Key strategies include investing in technology, strengthening relationships with post-acute providers, expanding outpatient footprints, and deploying workforce optimization techniques.”
– Erik Swanson, senior vice president of Data and Analytics, Kaufman Hall
The National Hospital Flash Report draws on data from more than 1,300 hospitals from Syntellis Performance Solutions.
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