Financial Facts and Figures

1

Recent Losses/Deficits

$87.9M loss in 2022, $70.1M loss in 2023
Sources:
• EH 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Annual Report PDF
• Chief Healthcare Executive article: WA hospital system article
; Improved to $30M operating deficit
Source:
• EH 2024 Financial Report: Financial Report PDF
in 2024 (revenues up 11.6% to $958M
Source:
• EH 2024 Financial Report: Financial Report PDF
net patient service, expenses up $4.67M
Source:
• EH 2024 Financial Report: Financial Report PDF
labor).7,8
2

Expense Hikes

$37M increase
Sources:
• Provided document kb_grok_research.md
• HCA Washington Cost Board materials: Cost Board PDF
2021-2023, driven by labor/supplies; Inflation and shortages exacerbate.9,10
3

Levy Funding

Proposed 2025 levy at 50 cents per $1,000
Sources:
• King County Elections ballot measures: Ballot Measures
• EH board minutes: Board Minutes PDF
assessed value to support operations amid declining rates.11,4