The latest issue of the National Hospital Flash Report covers these and other key performance metrics.
Key Takeaways
- Traditional hospital care delivery is fundamentally shifting. As outpatient growth continues year-over-year in May, health systems may consider proactively adapting portfolios and operations to support the future of US healthcare delivery.
- Resource allocation must evolve with care delivery models. Both labor and non-labor expenses remain elevated overall through May as compared with last year. As more care shifts to outpatient settings, health systems should evaluate how they strategically plan, align, and deploy resources to maximize effectiveness.
- Opportunities exist to optimize purchased services. Purchased service expense increased year-over-year in May. Reevaluation of purchased service strategy may unlock new opportunities as the site of care continues to shift.
To view more insights on trends affecting hospitals and steps you can consider taking to address them, download the latest issue of the National Hospital Flash Report.
