20 trends in hospital revenue

Becker’s Hospital Review – Thursday, May 21, 2026
By Laura Dyrda

Hospitals nationwide posted broad revenue growth to open 2026, with gains recorded across net operating revenue, gross operating revenue, inpatient revenue, and outpatient revenue in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to Kaufman Hall data from 1,300 hospitals.

The top-line numbers reflect a favorable environment for much of the industry — but hospital leaders gathered at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting in April signaled that the picture beneath the surface is more complicated.

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