Wholesale costs increased 0.2 percent for hospitals and 0.1 percent for physician practices in June, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index.
Capital
Can healthcare providers obtain the funds needed to fulfill capital requirements in today's market? With thoughtful strategic planning and the right funding source, the answer is a resounding, yes.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that the Federal Housing Administration will now provide mortgage loan insurance for hospital refinancing, according to a HUD news release.
Here is a round-up of statistics on capital spending by hospitals and access to available capital, according to the AHA.
Yes, Virginia, there is a silver lining in healthcare construction.
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Indianapolis hospitals have experienced "epic" investment losses, totaling millions of dollars, according to a report by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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Shares of Universal Health Services, one of the nation's largest healthcare management corporations, were up after a Credit Suisse analyst upgraded its stock rating from "neutral" to "outperform," according to a report on Forbes.com.