States weigh hospital price caps
Several states are weighing legislation this year to impose various types of price caps on hospitals. The new legislation followed three states that enacted hospital price caps in 2025. Maine A price cap push in Maine appeared to stumble in recent days after legislation requiring price caps on hospital services was amended. The bill (LD…
Administrative costs outpace direct patient care at US hospitals
Hospital administrative costs have increased significantly in recent years, with administrative spending now 199% of direct patient care costs, driven by increased government reporting requirements and other wasteful activities, according to a recent analysis.