Hospitals are the biggest driver of rising U.S. health care costs.
Many operate as tax-exempt “non-profits” while running massive commercial systems.
This results in less competition, higher costs, and shrinking tax bases.
$90 billion in Medicaid payments you can't access.
$81 billion in drug pricing spreads you can't capture.
$37 billion in tax exemptions you don't receive.
$16 billion in training funds you never see.
$14 billion in payment differentials for identical services.
$275 billion total.
Every year.
Flowing to health systems.
Not because they're better….
@harry_fosters I silently insert, “The adventure dog” after ‘Stella’ if it’s not there already. :)
Sophie always had such a regal presence about her. ❤️