Financial Decision Making

August 12, 2022

The group joins hospitals in asking the Biden administration to continue the designation beyond October. At the same time, the CDC is easing some of its guidance.

August 10, 2022

The workforce will take at least four years to reach pre-pandemic levels, unless federal and state officials provide more funding, according to a new report.

July 06, 2022

The high court ruled that Medicare improperly reduced reimbursements in the federal drug discount program. Hospitals are pushing the government to cough up the money.

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.