MD+DI’s article, An End to ACA Could Put the Squeeze on U.S. Health System Spending, examines how the expiration of ACA federal tax credits could further erode already thin margins for hospitals and health systems and, in turn, constrain spending on medical devices and other strategic investments.
Gary Johnson, Chief Growth Officer at Curae, frames the pressure clearly: around 500 health systems deliver most of the care in the U.S., many running at 1%–3% operating margins while facing rising costs in labor, pharmaceuticals, and capital-heavy technologies. In that context, any additional financial shock can force tough decisions on technology, equipment, and growth.
The article also highlights Curae’s Patient Financial Access Platform, its integration into the revenue cycle and EHR ecosystems, and our partnerships with leading health systems. Strengthening patient financial access can help protect revenue and preserve the ability to invest in the devices and tools that advance patient care.
Read the full article on MD+DI here to learn how ACA changes could impact health system spending and why financial access strategies are more important than ever.