Hospital Operating Margins Unchanged in April, Non-Labor Expenses Continue to Climb, According to New Strata Data
Gross revenues mark two straight years of monthly year-over-year growth
CHICAGO – May 28, 2025 – Persistent growth in labor and non-labor expenses continued to pressure hospital and health system finances in April, as organizations experienced minimal to no change in operating margins for the month, according to
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GRMC leaders have access to Strata’s Market Share & Trending tool, which provides state data that show where patients are accessing various services, including those who are seeking treatment in neighboring markets. In addition, the 153-bed medical center leverages Strata’s Market Opportunity Analysis and proprietary 837 All-Payor Claims Data to further identify and quantify trends in the rapidly growing central Texas market.
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Analysis Highlights Enduring Challenges as Industry Anticipates Impacts of Federal Policy Changes
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By leveraging robust healthcare revenue analytics and advanced technologies, hospitals and health systems can gain the insights they need to negotiate stronger healthcare payor contracts, ensure payment compliance, and improve financial performance.
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Hospital Expenses, Revenues Continue to Rise Even as Health System Operating Margins Narrow, According to New Strata Data
Health system operating margins fall below 1% for first time in over a year
CHICAGO – April 24, 2025 – Hospitals nationwide saw increases across most metrics to close the first quarter in March, including both higher expenses and higher revenues, according to new data from Strata Decision Technology.