Today's Top 20 Health Finance Articles
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nThrive launches FinThrive rebrand
The revenue cycle management company nThrive is introducing its rebranding as FinThrive during the Healthcare Financial Management Association Annual Conference in Denver. -
10 hospitals seeking CFOs
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs. -
Arizona hospital to close June 30
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital in Green Valley, Ariz., is closing June 30, according to Green Valley News. -
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Here are 10 hospitals or health systems that recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. -
10 revenue cycle deals to know
From acquisitions to partnerships with health systems, here are 10 RCM deals reported by Becker's since May 11: -
Indiana hospital to get $30M investment, new name
Lutheran Health Network announced a $30 million investment into Warsaw, Ind.-based Kosciusko Community Hospital on June 23. Additionally, the hospital is being renamed Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital to reinforce its connection to Lutheran Health Network. -
AHA to Congress: Urge CMS to fix inadequate inpatient payment proposal
The American Hospital Association called on Congress to urge CMS to make two critical changes to the hospital inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for the fiscal year 2023. -
North Carolina considers new laws to 'de-weaponize' medical debt, protect patients
North Carolina lawmakers debated two measures to reduce healthcare debt: one to expand Medicaid coverage and another to strengthen financial protections for patients. If both pass, policy experts say that North Carolina could emerge as a national leader in protecting patients against medical debt and aggressive collection practices. -
Hospitals see continued weaponization of pandemic aid
Nationwide, many hospitals face repeated claims that the $178 billion Provider Relief Fund authorized by Congress was a lavish windfall versus necessary aid for institutions that were a backbone of the nation's public health infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis. -
Olsrud family gives $12M for Asante women's and children's hospital
Wanda and Sherm Olsrud have made a historic $12 million gift for families who receive care at Medford, Ore.-based Asante. -
Meet R1 RCM's new president, Lee Rivas
With the completion of R1 RCM's acquisition of Cloudmed, the revenue cycle management company has a new president joining its executive leadership team. -
How Colorado's new hospital price transparency law will work
When Colorado's price transparency law goes into effect Aug. 10, it won't be enforced by the state, the Denver Post reported June 20. -
CMS pitches end-stage renal disease payment rule: 4 things to know
On June 21, CMS issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies under the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on or after Jan. 1, 2023. -
Where Atrium's $2.46B in community benefit went
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health said it provided $2.46 billion in measurable community benefit in 2021, $160 million more than the year prior and the most it's ever given. -
6 hospitals have closed this year — here's why
From cash flow challenges to dwindling patient volumes, many factors lead hospitals to shut down. -
Inequities could cost healthcare system $1 trillion annually by 2040: Deloitte
Inequities currently account for $320 billion in healthcare spending annually, and that figure could grow to $1 trillion by 2040 if not addressed, according to a June 22 report from Deloitte. -
R1 RCM completes Cloudmed acquisition
Revenue cycle management company R1 RCM said June 21 it completed its acquisition of Atlanta-based healthcare revenue recovery provider and consultant Cloudmed. -
High gas prices worsen struggle to access care
Rising gas prices are making it difficult for a Michigan family to access cancer treatment. They drive from Fenton to Ann Arbor, 80 miles roundtrip, Monday through Friday, MLive reported June 21. -
Private equity firm to buy majority stake in RCM company Aspirion
Healthcare-focused private equity firm Linden Capital Partners said June 21 it is buying a majority stake in the revenue cycle management company Aspirion. -
10 hospitals seeking RCM talent
10 hospitals or health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.