Setting the Record Straight: A Challenge to Align Hospital Prices with Value

This report breaks down what’s actually driving hospital costs and dispels widely circulated misconceptions such as the idea that prices reflect the true cost of care or that staffing shortages and inflation are the primary culprits driving rapidly rising prices. Findings underscore that hospital prices far exceed Medicare benchmarks, not because of inflation, patient demand, or labor costs, but due to consolidation, market power, and a lack of transparency. Click here to view a one-page summary, or complete the information below to access the full report.