Rising Administrative Costs Strain Hospitals, Threaten Patient Care Access
AHA
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A recent report highlights the rising administrative costs faced by hospitals, attributed to increasingly complex commercial insurer policies. The findings indicate that these burdensome practices contribute significantly to operational expenses, further straining healthcare systems already facing financial pressures. This trend underscores the need for reform in insurance practices to alleviate the administrative load on hospitals and improve overall efficiency in the healthcare sector.
