The American healthcare system is facing significant financial instability, primarily due to decreasing Medicare reimbursements, rising costs from inflation, and staffing shortages. The American Hospital Association (AHA) is advocating for urgent policy changes to address these challenges and protect the ability of hospitals, particularly in rural and underserved areas, to continue providing high-quality care. Click here for article.
Medicare reimburses only 82 cents per dollar of the actual cost of care, contributing to the financial strain on hospitals.
Rising costs due to inflation, staffing shortages, and expensive medical supplies are further destabilizing hospitals, leading to closures, especially in rural areas.
Increasing administrative burdens, such as prior authorizations, are delaying patient care and contributing to staff burnout.
The AHA is pushing for policy reforms, including better federal funding, protecting hospital reimbursements, reducing administrative burdens from insurers, and addressing workforce shortages.
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