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Report: Hospitals face increased challenges and financial pressures as they care for patients
The AHA March 11 released the latest edition of its annual Costs of Caring report, highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to face increases in the costs of people, supplies, medicines and infrastructure needed to provide care and services to their communities
Costs of Caring
This Costs of Caring report provides a data-driven assessment of the financial realities faced by hospitals and health systems, and underscores why sustainable affordability solutions must address the structural drivers of cost growth rather than focusing narrowly on hospital prices alone.
New AHA Report: Hospitals Face Increased Challenges and Financial Pressures as They Care for Patients
The AHA released the 2026 edition of its annual Costs of Caring report. It shows hospitals and health systems continue to face increases in the costs of people, supplies, medicines and infrastructure needed to provide care and services to their communities.
2025 The Cost of Caring Report
This report outlines the key trends impacting hospital financial stability in 2025.
2023 Costs of Caring
Hospitals appreciate the support and resources that Congress have provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; however, additional support is needed to keep hospitals strong so they can continue to provide care to patients and communities.
2024 Costs of Caring
While recent data suggest that some hospital and health system finances have experienced modest stabilization from historic lows in 2022, the hospital field is still far from where it needs to be to meet the demand for care, invest in new and promising technologies and interventions, and stand ready for the next health care crisis.
CMS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Feb. 9 released its 2027 proposed standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees.
House Budget Committee hosts hearing on health care affordability
The House Budget Committee hosted a hearing Jan. 21 on health care affordability titled, “Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America’s Fiscal Future.”
Estimates show U.S. health spending grew 7.2% in 2024
U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 — growing 7.2% from 2023 — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported Jan. 14 in Health Affairs.
Operational Efficiency Methodology: A Compounded Sustainable Approach
Northwestern Medicine is transforming vendor partnerships with a new management approach that increased business operations, expense reduction, and elevates customer and employee satisfaction.