INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana hospitals are raising concerns about a growing financial strain that leaders say could impact patient care across the state in the coming years.

A new report prepared by health care consulting firm Kaufman Hall projects significant financial losses for hospitals over the next five years, citing a combination of reduced federal funding and rising costs for medical supplies, labor and operations. Hospital leaders say those pressures could limit services, delay capital improvements and affect staffing if left unresolved.

According to the Kaufman Hall analysis, hospitals are facing sustained cost increases at a time when reimbursement growth has slowed, creating what industry officials describe as a widening gap between expenses and revenue. The report outlines how ongoing inflation in pharmaceuticals, equipment and workforce costs is compounding the financial outlook for health systems statewide.

Hospital chief executive officers are expected to highlight those concerns during a virtual press conference scheduled for Tuesday. Organizers say the discussion will focus on the projected financial impact and the need for state and federal policymakers to consider solutions that would stabilize hospital funding.

Hospital leaders plan to emphasize that financial pressures affect not only hospital operations, but also access to care in rural and urban communities across Indiana. The report’s findings are expected to be used as part of broader discussions with lawmakers as budget and health policy debates continue at both the state and federal levels.