U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health systems’ median days of cash on hand hit a 10-year low in 2023, falling below 200 days for the first time in a decade, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings. Cash flow did not meaningfully improve from 2022 to 2023, the report said. However, operating expenses grew only modestly at 5%, following a steep 17% growth rate in 2022. While the sector is making incremental progress toward financial recovery, performance metrics are still below providers’ financial targets. The authors also noted a growing gap between the sector’s top performers and weaker providers.
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