The report examined data for nonfederal, short-term general and other special hospitals. Researchers studied 5,262 hospitals in 2017 and 5,267 in 2016.
Data showed hospital’s gross inpatient revenue was $92.7 billion higher than gross outpatient revenue in 2017. That compares to 2016, when hospitals’ gross inpatient revenue was $129.5 billion higher than gross outpatient revenue.
The American Hospital Association attributed the smaller divide to hospitals offering more outpatient services.
More articles on healthcare finance:
Average hospital expenses per inpatient day across 50 states
Pennsylvania hospital closure will result in 505 layoffs
Bankrupt hospital operator seeks to auction assets
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.