California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development

This chart compares the operating margin and total margin for all hospitals during the last four quarters based on the most recently submitted quarterly financial disclosure reports, and will be updated quarterly. During the 3rd quater of 2011, both margins dipped below the 12 quarter average.

Operating Margin is defined as net from operations (total operating revenue less total operating expenses) divided by total operating revenue. Total Margin, which includes revenue from non-operating sources, is defined as net income divided by total operating revenue.

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