Today's Top 20 Health Finance Articles
  • NYU Langone gets $75M gift

    NYU Langone Health has received a $75 million donation from the Julia Koch Family Foundation to open a new ambulatory care center in West Palm Beach, Fla.
  • Who is winning surprise billing disputes?

    Providers, facilities and air ambulance companies prevailed in 77% of No Surprises Act payment determinations in the first half of 2023. 
  • Affordability of healthcare worries Americans most: KFF poll

    The ability to afford unexpected medical bills and the cost of healthcare services top the list of Americans' financial concerns headed into the 2024 presidential election.
  • 6 steps for ASCs to collect patient payments earlier + faster

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  • CHS posts $957M operating gain following hospital sales

    Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported a $957 million in operating income (7.7% margin) in 2023, improving on the $821 million gain (6.7% margin) posted in 2022.
  • Massachusetts governor tells Steward to transfer its hospitals ASAP

    As Massachusetts lawmakers continue to express their concerns over Dallas-based Steward Health Care's financial troubles, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has written a new letter to the health system's CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, pushing for financial documents to be disclosed.
  • Usual approach 'not enough': 8 healthcare execs rethinking financial health

    Health system executives are making innovative and transformational moves to improve the financial health of their organizations. They're intentionally pushing teams to think outside of the box for new solutions to old problems, and seeing positive results.
  • Impact Advisors joins Epic revenue cycle program

    Healthcare management consulting firm is joining Epic's new Rev Cycle Partners program, which is designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their use of Epic to improve revenue cycle outcomes.
  • Simplify the complexity of Medicare claims

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  • In-network care rose after No Surprises Act: 5 things to know

    The percentage of patients receiving in-network care has risen since the implementation of the No Surprises Act, according to a Feb. 20 report from FAIR Health. 
  • California county's hospitals see $11.3B in revenue

    The 24 biggest hospitals in Orange County, Calif., saw revenue increase by 9.1% to $11.3 billion in revenue for the year ended Sept. 30, 2023, the Orange County Business Journal reported Feb. 19.
  • CFOs play defense

    CFOs' priorities have shifted considerably in the last couple of years as cutting costs and driving efficiencies becomes the No. 1 priority, up from a ranking of eighth in 2021, according to a recent report published by U.S. Bank. 
  • 8 health systems outsourcing RCM functions

    Becker's has reported on eight health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions in 2024:
  • CMS unveils more AHEAD model details

    CMS has released more information about the new population health-focused payment model it is launching aimed at addressing chronic disease, behavioral health and overall improvement of care management for states' populations.
  • Ascension posts $708M quarterly turnaround

    Ascension reported a net income of $359.5 million in the fiscal second quarter ending Dec. 31, which is a $708 million improvement on the $238.1 million net loss it reported during the same quarter in 2022. 
  • Cash infusion won't keep all Steward hospitals open, congressman says

    Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch said the Dallas-based Steward Healthcare's recent infusion of cash is not enough to keep all nine of the system's hospitals in the state open, NPR affiliate WBUR reported Feb. 16.
  • Indiana church relieves $4M in medical debt

    An Indiana Church is partnering with RIP Medical Debt to pay off medical debts of 2,829 families across seven counties, WTHI reported Feb. 13. 
  • 2 Minnesota providers work to fill care gap left by MercyOne closure

    The Albert Lea (Minn.) Healthcare Coalition is in lease negotiations with Blue Earth, Minn.-based United Hospital District and Albert Lea-based Mason City Clinic to help ensure care access after West Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne closed its clinic in the city Dec. 31.
  • Low reimbursement rates led to layoffs, Arkansas Heart Hospital CEO says

    Bruce Murphy, MD, CEO of Little Rock-based Arkansas Heart Hospital, said low reimbursement rates have led to fewer than 50 employees being laid off since the beginning of the year, Arkansas Business reported Feb. 19. 
  • Why CFOs are cutting costs even as profits rise

    Cost cutting is a top priority for many companies in 2024, even those who are seeing rising profits, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 15. 
  • 10 hospitals seeking CFOs

    Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.
  • New Jersey system gets historic 'A+' credit rating

    Camden, N.J.-based Cooper University Health Care has earned an "A+" credit rating from Fitch Ratings after receiving two credit upgrades from S&P Global and Moody's since 2022. 

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