Indiana hospitals warn of cuts, closures without lawmaker intervention

Hoosier hospitals say they're increasingly struggling to stay open as expenses rise faster than revenue, according to a new analysis.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 778

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Hoosier hospitals say they’re increasingly struggling to stay open as expenses rise faster than revenue, according to a new analysis.

“Margins remain quite fragile and somewhat anemic” in Indiana, said Erik Swanson, a managing director at health care consultancy Kaufman Hall, citing results released in a Tuesday news conference.

The analysis, performed on behalf of the Indiana Hospital Association, showed that operating margins at hospitals in the state declined from 2.1% in 2024 to …

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