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Infographic: Medicare Significantly Underpays Hospitals for Cost of Patient Care
While Medicare has historically reimbursed hospitals below the cost of providing care to patients, new data shows that Medicare payment levels hit record lows in 2022.
NIH issues indirect cost rate cuts for grants
The National Institutes of Health Feb. 7 issued supplemental guidance on updating negotiated indirect cost rates for new and existing NIH grants.
Unsustainable Costs of Caring
America’s hospitals' and health systems' are facing a tidal wave of financial challenges, with finances stretched to their breaking point by three years of pandemic and now post-pandemic strain.
Research finds drug prices increased without adding new clinical benefits
The net prices of five drugs included in a new study from the Institute for Clinical and Ec
New report highlights gaps in NASHP’s Hospital Cost ToolÂ
The National Academy for State Health Policy’s Hospital Cost Tool “misses the mark in many ways, and its use by payers, purchasers and policymakers could have dire consequences for hospitals’ financial well-being, and, ultimately, patients’ access to care,” according to a report prepared for the AHA by Faegre Drinker Consulting.
Increasing Administrative Costs, Burdensome Commercial Insurer Practices Create Patient Care Challenges
There will always be administrative costs associated with operating a hospital.
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.
Skyrocketing Hospital Administrative Costs, Burdensome Commercial Insurer Policies Impacting Patient Care
Between 2022 and 2023, care denials increased an average of 20.2% and 55.7% for commercial and Medicare Advantage (MA) claims, respectively.
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.
Patient Cost Estimator Toolkit
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Member Issue Brief: Implementing Patient Out-of-pocket Cost Estimators