Study Shows Rising Healthcare Costs Due to Technology, Not Uninsured Patients

Hospital technology, not uninsured patients, has been a driving cause of the sharp increase in healthcare costs in Texas, according to a study in Healthcare Management, Practice and Innovation.

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Researchers analyzed data on revenue by payer type from 319 Texas hospitals during the study period (2000 to 2007). The data showed increases in both revenues and costs during the study period, with the most substantial increases linked to private payers.

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