Our Impact

Where Mission Meets Margin

The not-for-profit healthcare sector faces extreme financial pressure from rising operational costs and chronic underpayment by government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Nearly 30% of U.S. hospitals operated with negative margins even before recent policy changes.

A Crisis of Coverage

This national fragility is compounded by significant federal policy shifts which, according to the Congressional Budget Office, are projected to increase the number of uninsured individuals by 10 million nationally by 2034. Mount Carmel estimates 6,500 of our patients will lose coverage along with thousands of others in central Ohio.

The Mount Carmel Health System Payer

Sustainable revenue margins are essential to fulfill our Mission. Only about 30% of our patient volume is covered by commercial insurance—the payer class that most consistently reimburses the full cost of care. The remaining 70% is primarily Medicare, Medicaid or charity care, which reimburses below cost. This commitment to serve creates significant financial gaps, and philanthropy plays a vital role in bridging them.