University Hospitals cuts operating loss in 2023

Cleveland-based University Hospitals posted an operating loss of $256 million in 2023, an improvement from the $302 million operating loss it posted in 2022, according to its financial report released April 18.  

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Five things to know: 

1. The health system posted a net loss of $48.4 million for the year ended Dec. 31 after posting a $480 million loss in 2022. 

2. Total revenues were 5.9 billion, an 8.4% increase over 2022. 

3. Total expenses were $6.1 billion, a 7.1% increase over 2022. 

4. Salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 7.1% to $3.4 billion. Patient care supply expenses increased 10.7% to $1.4 billion. 

5. University Hospitals saw a net investment income of $195.7 million in 2023, after seeing a $198 million investment loss in 2022. 

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