Financial Decision Making

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are ways to improve collections without exhausting your workforce.

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

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.

The government plans to raise the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by 3.2% in the 2023 fiscal year. The American Hospital Association says the projected loss of other aid would mean hospitals could see less money.

In its annual report, Trella Health outlined the opportunities and hurdles ahead for home health, skilled nursing and hospices.

As Earth Day approaches, health systems should reduce the impact of their goods and services. The hospital supply chain is filled with opportunities for improvement.