Under Global Budgets, Hospital Utilization In Maryland Decreased By 11 Percentage Points More Than In Other States, 2013–23

According to a study published in Health Affairs, Maryland experienced a notable reduction in hospital utilization, decreasing by 11 percentage points more than other states over a ten-year period.

The findings suggest that the implementation of global budgets in Maryland may have contributed to this decline, indicating potential implications for healthcare infrastructure and resource allocation.

This analysis covers data from 2013 to 2023 and highlights the effectiveness of Maryland's healthcare model in managing hospital usage.