Healthcare Continues Shift To Outpatient As Hospital Margins Dip
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.
