OBBBA could cut hospital revenue by $69B over 2 years: Report
Becker’s Hospital Review outlines new analysis from Premier Inc. estimating that proposed policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could reduce hospital revenue by nearly $69 billion over 2026 and 2027. The report projects declines across commercial and Medicaid revenue alongside a significant increase in uncompensated care, with some hospitals expected to see double-digit reductions in net patient revenue. The article also highlights how the financial impact will vary by state, with large population centers expected to experience the greatest overall losses.