Hospital Capital Expenditures Continue to Improve (HealthPointCapital)
Hospital Capital Expenditures Continue to Improve
by Sander Duncan @ HealthPointCapital
Hospital capital expenditures are a leading indicator of hospital profitability, financial health and overall purchasing ability. During tough times, hospitals scale back on equipment purchases and facilities expansion -- sometimes dramatically. During the 2008 liquidity crisis, draconian capital expenditure reductions were implemented as hospital profit margins were eviscerated and institutions scrambled to preserve cash. As conditions ...
