Financial Decision Making

September 30, 2022

A judge has directed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to halt cuts to the drug program for 2022. Hospitals have battled the government over the program for years.

September 25, 2022

Healthcare executives need to take note of these overlooked areas in order to avoid unnecessary costs and frustration.

September 21, 2022

Most said they are directing some resources to climate change. The health industry has faced growing scrutiny over its environmental impact.

September 19, 2022

Executives of health systems said they’re reducing services due to losses. Some are closing beds and delaying procedures, while patients are seeing long waits in emergency departments.

September 19, 2022

About 15,000 nurses engaged in a three-day strike last week. Talks are slated to resume this week, but the nurses’ union and hospitals remain apart on key issues.

September 16, 2022

It looks to be the worst financial year for hospitals since the pandemic began, according to a new report released by the American Hospital Association.

September 14, 2022

Health systems are dealing with financial losses and staff shortages. Kristin Pothier of KPMG spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about managing during economic uncertainty.

September 08, 2022

A recent court ruling allows plaintiffs to file suits in counties where juries give bigger awards. Pennsylvania hospitals and doctors say it will drive up costs and limit access to healthcare.

September 01, 2022

A survey of chief information officers reveals they’re worried about the pressures on their IT staff.

August 30, 2022

The latest Kaufman Hall report found more bad news, with declining volumes and higher expenses. Hospitals could be on pace for their 'worst financial year' in a long time.