Debunking the RAND Study: How flawed data is hurting U.S. hospitals

The RAND hospital pricing study, widely cited by employers, insurers, and policymakers, is criticized as methodologically flawed, with misleading conclusions that unfairly portray hospitals as overcharging, risking further financial destabilization for healthcare providers.

Hospitals are damned if they do, damned if they don’t

Hospitals, facing mounting bad debt from insured patients and pressures from the No Surprises Act, are increasingly requiring advance payments for non-emergency care, navigating criticism while striving to balance financial stability with patient protection and clear communication.