Hospital Straight Talk

Billionaire-funded groups are targeting hospitals and working to erode patient trust. We're hospitals and friends of hospitals standing up to the spin, rhetoric, and unfounded allegations to give patients the facts. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dHAR5SW8.   #HealthcareHeroes #SupportHospitals #HospitalFacts

Hospitals invest significant time and resources to comply with ever-changing federal and state price transparency laws. Despite these efforts, some critics continue to push for additional regulations, seeking to erode public trust in hospitals. Learn more about how hospitals are meeting transparency standards while balancing patient care: https://lnkd.in/d5AzWZ5S  #PriceTransparency #HospitalFacts 

Despite what some “advocates” claim, hospitals aren’t flouting price transparency laws. Many have spent millions to meet CMS’ evolving requirements while facing constant calls for additional rules. Get the facts: https://lnkd.in/d5AzWZ5S #PriceTransparency #HospitalFacts

#FridayFact 💡 Hospitals have invested millions of dollars to comply with growing price transparency requirements, yet outside groups continue to push for more legislation. Additional laws could place further strain on hospitals working to provide essential services. Find out what hospitals are already doing and why current regulations are enough: https://lnkd.in/d5AzWZ5S #PriceTransparency #HospitalFacts #HealthCare

🚨 Congress is once again eyeing cuts to hospital outpatient department payments, but these reductions could limit access to critical services — especially in rural areas already affected by previous cuts. Learn more about the potential impacts: https://lnkd.in/enPqNJ39 #SiteNeutralPayments #HealthCarePolicy

#FridayFact: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness & death in the U.S. Better prevention, management, and reversal could reduce expenses and keep patients out of hospitals. Learn more about what hospitals are doing to help manage or reverse chronic conditions: https://lnkd.in/d3thMmdd #HealthCareCosts #HospitalFacts #ChronicCare

What’s really driving health care costs? For-profit insurers and some employer groups blame hospitals, advocating reimbursement cuts to reduce health care costs. But when hospitals receive less, insurers see a boost in profits. Do they pass those savings to consumers? History says no. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3thMmdd #HealthCareCosts #HospitalFacts 

#FridayFact 💡 Obesity is responsible for 30% to 53% of new diabetes cases in the U.S. each year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. This is why hospitals are prioritizing obesity prevention and management — by helping individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight, hospitals can improve overall health outcomes and lower health care costs for everyone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3thMmdd #Obesity #HealthCareCosts #PublicHealth

Many hospitals offer free programs to address obesity, which affects 40.3% of Americans and increases the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. These initiatives not only enhance community health but can also reduce overall healthcare costs. Learn more about how these programs can make a difference at https://lnkd.in/d3thMmdd. #ChronicDisease #HealthCareCosts #Obesity #PublicHealth

Not-for-profit hospitals leverage their 340B savings and tax-exempt status to fund care for chronic conditions, including mental and behavioral health. By addressing the long-term health needs of their communities, they can help reduce both hospitalizations and overall costs. Learn more about hospitals’ commitment to tackling chronic health challenges: https://lnkd.in/d3thMmdd #ChronicCare #HealthCareCosts #HospitalFacts #NonProfitHospitals