Hospital financial performance is generally discussed in terms of operating margin, which measures whether hospitals generate profits or losses from patient care. However, most hospitals generate additional revenue from non-clinical sources such as investment income, philanthropy, grants, etc. With the benefit of these non-operating revenue sources, many nonprofit health systems with negative operating margins are able to achieve positive overall margins. To gain a comprehensive understanding of hospital financial performance and sustainability, it is important to understand both patient and non-patient related revenues and expenses.
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