Hospital financial performance holds steady, but headwinds loom: Report

Hospital finances have been generally strong this year, but the future is precarious as expenses rise, according to an analysis by Kaufman Hall. Overall, median operating margin for the year so far increased 4% compared with the same period in 2024, and patient volumes are trending up, according to the report. Discharges per calendar day rose 4% in the year to date compared with 2024.