Webinar Series
Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms’ (CHIR) webinar series, Understanding Hospital Financing, provides lawmakers with insight into what is driving hospital finances, including how hospitals generate revenue and pressures on operating costs.
Hospitals play a vital role in delivering health care. As local policymakers seek to improve access to affordable and adequate health care, understanding the factors that influence the financial health of hospitals in their region is key.
Read Five Key Questions About Hospital Finances for answers to common questions from policymakers who seek to better understand a hospital’s financial circumstances.
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 17th at 1 p.m. ET: At our second webinar in the Understanding Hospital Financing series, participants will learn about:
- Funding streams for hospital care
- The role of payer mix
- Hospital community benefits
Friday, May 31st at 1 p.m. ET: At our third webinar in the Understanding Hospital Financing series, participants will learn about the policy challenges and opportunities with:
- Addressing the price of hospital services
- Mitigating facility fees
- Ensuring hospital accountability
Past Events
Hospital Financing 101: What are the Factors Driving Hospital Financial Health?
In this April 2024 webinar, we explored differences among hospitals and health systems, their operating costs, and the impact of consolidation; discussed why financial health varies among hospitals, particularly rural hospitals; and reviewed which indicators can be used to measure a hospital’s financial performance.
Watch the recording of the webinar here, and view the accompanying slide deck here.
Support for this webinar series is provided by Arnold Ventures.