Health reform will cause hospital revenues to drop, a new report suggests.

A survey from HighRoads and consulting firm SullivanCotter finds 55 percent of hospitals and health systems anticipate a drop in revenue as a result of the Patient and Protection Affordable Care Act. Almost 30 percent, though, say they are unsure what effect the bill will have, yet another sign of the volatile nature the industry is facing.

A smaller percentage (12 percent) says they anticipate an increase in revenue.

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