Hospitals are continuing to shift care to outpatient settings as financial pressures mount, according to a recent report. While inpatient volumes remained relatively stable, outpatient revenue climbed 8% year to date, reflecting the industry’s ongoing transition toward lower-cost care sites. At the same time, hospital operating margins declined as labor costs, expenses and uncompensated care continued to rise.
New industry forecasts project that adult outpatient volumes will increase by 18% over the next decade, while inpatient discharges are expected to grow by just 5%. Artificial intelligence is accelerating this transformation by changing not only how care is delivered but also how capital is allocated. Health systems are optimizing existing resources to improve efficiency, increase patient access, and deliver care in lower-cost, more convenient settings.
Williamson Health operates more than 30 locations and employs over 2,400 people. Its network includes more than 900 physicians and advanced practice providers representing over 60 medical specialties and subspecialties.
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