Thought Leadership: The Financial Health of Hospitals: Can Sustainability and Patient Care Coexist?
By Michael N. Brown In today’s complex healthcare environment, hospitals face an ongoing challenge—maintaining financial sustainability while providing exceptional patient care. Rising costs, declining reimbursement rates, and increased regulatory demands have left many hospitals walking a financial tightrope. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), 33% of U.S. hospitals are currently operating on negative margins,…