Healthcare
OVERVIEW
Hospitals and medical centers are the backbone of a healthy community, operating around the clock to deliver critical care. To do this effectively, healthcare facilities rely on consistent access to electricity, water, and other essential utilities to power lifesaving equipment, maintain air quality, and support overall facility operations. For Directors of Facilities and hospital leadership, managing these resources efficiently is essential to maintaining both performance and cost control.
However, rising healthcare costs and increasing energy consumption in hospitals continue to put pressure on budgets. According to the EPA, a 75-bed hospital spends about $735,000 a year on energy. At the same time, a 2018 study from Electric and Energy Leader shows that water and sewer costs in the healthcare sector have continued to rise over time, highlighting the growing need for cost containment in healthcare and improved operational efficiency in hospitals.
Utility Management Services helps healthcare organizations reduce costs through comprehensive utility bill audits, rate analysis, and energy management strategies. Our team identifies billing errors, uncover savings opportunities, and optimize utility rates to improve healthcare energy efficiency—without requiring equipment upgrades, operational changes, or additional staff time.
Following an initial consultation, our team conducts a detailed analysis of your utility accounts and usage. On average, UMS helps healthcare clients save $45,862 annually in energy and utility costs. With no upfront fees and a contingency-based model, we only succeed when you do—delivering measurable healthcare cost reduction while supporting your facility’s operational and financial goals.
Reduce Hospital Utility Costs & Improve Operational Efficiency
Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive facilities, with high energy consumption driven by 24/7 operations, advanced medical equipment, and strict environmental requirements. As a result, utility expenses play a significant role in overall hospital costs and long-term financial performance.
For healthcare leaders focused on reducing healthcare costs and improving operational efficiency, utility cost optimization presents a clear opportunity. Identifying inefficiencies, correcting billing errors, and securing the most cost-effective utility rates can lead to substantial savings without impacting patient care.
Utility Management Services supports hospitals and medical centers by:
- Identifying utility billing errors and overcharges
- Improving healthcare energy efficiency across facilities
- Optimizing utility rates and cost structures
- Reducing monthly hospital utility expenses
- Recovering refunds from past overpayments
By implementing proven healthcare cost reduction strategies, hospitals can strengthen cost containment efforts, improve financial performance, and allocate more resources toward patient care and clinical operations—all without requiring operational changes or upfront investment.
Savings Numbers
| Type | Max Annual Savings | Average Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| All Healthcare | $956,122 | $45,862 |
| Animal Healthcare | $1,919 | $1,919 |
| Hospital | $956,121 | $119,594 |
| Lab/Imaging | $5,463 | $2,771 |
| Long Term Care | $113,570 | $25,104 |
| Office | $36,700 | $4,922 |
Case Studies
Harmony Senior Services (HSS) operates a vast network of first-rate senior living homes, all of which rely on electricity for their residents’ care and comfort. When Terry Howard, CEO, first came to UMS, HSS was straining under massive energy bills. After UMS energy experts ran a historical billing analysis, they found several savings options. Harmony Senior Services is now saving $50,000 annually, with no operational changes or service interruptions. Now, UMS energy pros are working on saving even more for HSS’ new senior living communities.
Healthcare Systems
Healthcare systems are immense with dozens of energy bills and energy accounts. Recently, UMS energy experts worked with one system in the Southeast United States. With 80 electricity accounts across three hospitals, multiple outpatient medical centers, and various auxiliary facilities, this healthcare system was spending over 5.1 million a year on energy bills. After a thorough review of all energy accounts, UMS pros found an array of savings opportunities adding up to almost 1 million dollars!
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