Financial Decision Making

June 29, 2022

Even with some improved financial performance in May, the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain, the firm says.

June 21, 2022

HCA Healthcare and Steward Health are dropping plans involving the sale of five hospitals, while RWJ Barnabas Health and Saint Peter’s have called off their effort to merge.

June 20, 2022

The American Hospital Association is pressing the government to stop additional sequester cuts slated to take place July 1.

June 09, 2022

The study finds very low adherence to a federal law compelling hospitals and health systems to offer more information on prices for consumers.

June 08, 2022

Only a handful of executives surveyed said they were completely satisfied, according to a poll conducted by Strata Decision Technology and the Healthcare Financial Management Association

June 05, 2022

Health systems can boost the performance of ambulatory surgical centers with advanced remote patient monitoring and postoperative telerehabilitation solutions.

June 02, 2022

Some nursing homes aren’t accepting new patients due to staffing shortages. A new study examines the costs and suggests contingent staffing could be a more affordable remedy than some expect.

June 01, 2022

Health systems saw drops in volume and revenue in April, according to the latest monthly report from Kaufman Hall. The outlook isn’t that promising for the rest of the year.

May 31, 2022

Many health systems won’t see normal supplies this summer. Hospitals must plan wisely to manage supplies of the dye used in imaging, and other key items.

May 30, 2022

Per-person spending dipped with many consumers using healthcare less in the early months of the pandemic. But health spending rose over a 5-year period.