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Published on: September 24, 2020
Hospital revenues in critical condition.
1Moody's Investors Service, New York, NY, USA. lisa.goldstein@moodys.com
Summary
Not-for-profit U.S. hospitals face declining revenue growth. Key challenges include Medicare, Medicaid, patient volume, and evolving payment models like ICD-10 and bundled payments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Finance
- Hospital Administration
Background:
- Not-for-profit U.S. hospitals are experiencing a decline in revenue growth.
- This trend poses significant financial challenges to the sustainability of these healthcare institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the primary factors contributing to the anticipated revenue challenges for not-for-profit U.S. hospitals.
- To provide insights into the evolving financial landscape of the U.S. hospital sector.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of financial trends and market assessments by Moody's.
- Review of key revenue streams and potential disruptors in the hospital industry.
Main Results:
- Moody's identifies multiple revenue challenges impacting not-for-profit hospitals.
- These challenges stem from government payers (Medicare, Medicaid), commercial payers, patient volumes, and uncompensated care.
Conclusions:
- The financial viability of not-for-profit hospitals is threatened by a confluence of factors.
- Adaptation to new payment models (ICD-10, bundled payments) and management of patient-related revenue are critical for future success.
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