Financial Decision Making

May 19, 2022

The hospital pricing study found wide ranges in costs at different hospitals. The American Hospital Association said the report jumps to ‘unfounded conclusions.’

May 18, 2022

Health systems are delaying tests due to a shortage of contrast dye used in many imaging procedures. Hospitals may not see normal supplies until well into the summer.

May 17, 2022

Billions in federal aid kept many hospitals afloat, including smaller providers and rural hospitals, Johns Hopkins researchers found.

May 12, 2022

A new Kaufman Hall report says increased labor costs have added to the financial challenges facing American health systems. Healthcare leaders will have to find ways to recruit and retain workers.

May 09, 2022

Borrowing costs are rising after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the second time in two months. Hospitals are facing financial headwinds on a number of fronts.

May 04, 2022

The latest Kaufman Hall report indicates health systems are rebounding somewhat after a very difficult start to the year, but they have a long way to go.

May 03, 2022

Researchers found that less than half of 61 cancer centers studied were complying with federal regulations on price disclosures. Some cancer centers also had substantial markups.

May 01, 2022

There are ways to improve collections without exhausting your workforce.

April 25, 2022

Hospitals are paying far more for labor and supplies compared to pre-pandemic times, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association.

April 22, 2022

Hospitals are under more pressure to reduce emissions and make better choices in the supply chain. Gary Cohen, president of Health Care Without Harm, recently outlined ways health systems can make changes.