Today's Top 20 Health Finance Articles
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HFMA, FinThrive introduce RCM technology adoption model
The Healthcare Financial Management Association and RCM company FinThrive have partnered to launch a revenue cycle management technology adoption model for health systems. -
AHA voices 'deep concern' in restricting provider-based Medicaid funds
Along with seven other national organizations, the American Hospital Association is raising concerns about certain CMS Medicaid policy proposals that could harm state access to provider-based funding sources. -
California hospital $116M bond approved for primary ballot
Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital's $116 million bond measure will be on the upcoming March 5 primary ballot following a unanimous decision during a Pajaro Valley Healthcare District board of directors meeting, CBS 46 reported Nov. 29. -
Northwell's operating income drops $104M in Q3
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported a $103.9 million drop in operating income in the third quarter, from a $92.4 million gain in the third quarter of 2022 to an $11.6 million loss in the third quarter of this year, according to financial documents published Nov. 29. -
MedStar hospital to open $750M facility
Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is opening the doors to its $750 million Verstandig Pavilion, Washington Business Journal reported Nov. 29. -
Hospital revenue outpacing expense growth amid strategy pivots
Hospitals are emerging from a financially challenging year with margins holding steady and year over year revenue growth outpacing expense growth in the month of October, according to KaufmanHall's November "National Hospital Flash Report." -
Swedish Health begins $1.3B expansion
Seattle-based Swedish Health Services is kicking off a $1.3 billion-plus North Tower project on its First Hill Campus, Puget Sound Business Journal reported Nov. 29. -
Highmark Health reports $406M operating gain through Q3
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health reported a net income of $431 million in the first nine months of 2023. -
Providence posts $310M operating loss in Q3
Renton, Wash.-based Providence reported a $310 million operating loss (-4.3% margin) in the third quarter, down from a $164 million loss (-2.3% margin) in the same period last year, according to financial documents published Nov. 29. -
Global healthcare cost increases ease slightly in 2024
Already a pain point for many, global healthcare costs are expected to remain high over the next year, a WTW report found. -
Cleveland Clinic cuts operating loss to $14.9M in Q3
Cleveland Clinic reported a $14.9 million operating loss in the third quarter of 2023, resulting in an operating margin of -0.4%, compared with a $28.3 million loss and a -0.9% operating margin year over year, according to financial documents published Nov. 29. -
60 Florida system execs take buyout
Approximately 60 employees took advantage of the voluntary separation opportunity at Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health, a spokesperson told Becker's on Nov. 29. -
Struggling Mississippi Hospital still up for lease; 2 bids rejected
Two bids on Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital have been rejected by City Council members, Delta News reported Nov. 29. -
Newly merged Pennsylvania system sees $22M loss
Newly created Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System is off to a shaky financial start, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Nov. 29. -
Mixed results on how hospitals use 340B funds: 5 things to know
New research of over 300 documents reveals a mixed bag of evidence surrounding the controversial 340B Drug Pricing Program's impact on the U.S. healthcare system, a study published Nov. 22 in JAMA Health Forum found. -
Christus' annual operating profit rises to $324M
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health, a 60-hospital system, reported $324.5 million in operating income (4.2% margin) in fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30, up from a $286.4 million operating gain (3.9% margin) in the previous fiscal year. -
Guthrie Clinic expands primary care, moving into shuttered hospital
Sayre, Pa.-based the Guthrie Clinic is moving to the previous Tyler Memorial Hospital location to ensure accessible outpatient health care services. -
Indiana system shuts down multiple urgent care clinics
Valparaiso, Ind.-based Northwest Health will close two of its urgent care clinics in Portage and Valparaiso on Dec. 1, Hometown News Now reported Nov. 28. -
Montefiore margins begin to climb out of the red
New York City-based Montefiore Health System saw its operating margins improve to -0.5% for the nine months ending Sept. 30 —- up from -2.6% for the same period last year, according to financial documents published Nov. 28. -
Mississippi hospital interim CEO eyes Medicaid lifeline
In a bid to overcome continued financial setbacks, Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital could begin receiving over $10 million in extra Medicaid supplement payments annually, the hospital's interim CEO, Gary Marchand, told Becker's.
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