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Report: Financial pressure on hospitals and health system could threaten patient access to care
A new report by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC has found that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect the financial health of hospitals and health systems through 2021. The report released by the American Hospital Association (AHA) Wednesday forecasts total hospital revenue in 2021 could be down by between $53 billion and $122 billion compared to pre-pandemic levels. The financial pressure, the report said, could jeopardize hospital’s ability to care for their communities during the...
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