Hospital prices continue to race ahead of price increases in other health care sectors. In the past year, so have hospital profits.

Profiting From Inflated Hospital Prices

by Merrill Goozner May 14, 2026May 13, 2026

This week’s CPI report shows hospital prices continue to race ahead of price increases in other health care sectors. In the past year, so have hospital profits.

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