Hospital labor, drug expenses rising: 18 statistics

(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Rising costs are reshaping the financial landscape for hospitals nationwide, but the impact isn’t uniform.

From soaring drug expenses in the Great Plains to rising supply costs in the West, regional disparities highlight the unique pressures facing hospital leaders. As labor shortages persist, supply chains fluctuate, and pharmaceutical costs climb, expenses are increasing across the board. Continue reading here…

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