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Hospital Profitability Up Despite Increase in Supply Expense

November 27, 2019 - Hospital profitability showed significant improvements in October 2019, with month-over-month operating margins up about three percent, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall. According to the October 2019 data of over 800 hospitals, operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins were up 85.1 bps...

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