Despite the increase in total revenues, the hospital experienced a slimmer operating margin of 3.8 percent, compared to a 5.2 percent margin in FY 2009. High labor costs, including salaries and wages, contributed to the decreased operating margin. Tampa General also reported a smaller gain from operations of $9.2 million, compared to $43 million in the previous fiscal year.
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