Hospital CFOs are required to have a greater skill set in today's healthcare environment. Rather than solely examining numbers, they are focused on all aspects of care as they help their organizations succeed.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/16/18

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Nov. 15 it is putting $501 million into 60 rural healthcare projects nationwide.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/16/18

The following hospital and health system credit rating and outlook changes or affirmations occurred in the last week, beginning with the most recent:  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Fitch Ratings assigned a "BBB-" issuer default rating on Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare and affirmed its "BBB-" rating on outstanding bonds.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Fitch Ratings assigned a "AA-" issuer default rating to Appleton, Wis.-based ThedaCare and affirmed its "AA-" rating on its outstanding bonds.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Moody's Investors Service affirmed its "A1" rating on Lincoln, Neb.-based Bryan Health, affecting $71 million of debt.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Each year, Nike holds a benefit for Portland, Ore.-based Doernbecher Children's Hospital, part of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The benefit, which has raised $24 million for the hospital in the past 15 years, revolves around six hospital patients who design shoes and apparel alongside Nike designers, according to Adweek.  By Morgan Haefner - 11/16/18

A recent blog post by VisitPay reviews Part One of their Prescribing Patient Engagement Series, sharing why health organizations are engaging consumers.  By Staff - 11/16/18

Moody's Investors Service assigned an "A1" rating to Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare's proposed revenue bonds.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Moody's Investors Service affirmed its "A1" rating on Greenwood, S.C.-based Self Regional Healthcare, affecting $100 million of outstanding revenue bonds.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Moody's Investors Service affirmed its 'Aa1/VMIG 1' ratings on Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health's outstanding revenue bonds.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Many executives tout the importance of vast data collection initiatives, but the amount of data CFOs have to deal with may actually offer more problems than solutions, according to The Wall Street Journal.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/16/18

Physicians, hospitals and medical labs are facing greater challenges in getting paid by insured patients with high-deductible health plans, according to a Bloomberg report.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/16/18

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Gooding, Idaho-based North Canyon Medical Center will offer Black-Friday-style deals on some outpatient services, according to a KTVB news report.  By Alia Paavola - 11/16/18

Allina Health's revenues increased in the third quarter of 2018, but the Minneapolis-based system ended the period with lower operating income and net income than in the same quarter a year earlier.  By Ayla Ellison - 11/15/18

During a panel discussion at Becker's 7th Annual CEO +CFO Roundtable Nov. 14 in Chicago, four panelists discussed several steps leaders can take now to ensure financial success in the future.  By Alia Paavola - 11/15/18

The following 11 hospital credit rating downgrades occurred in the last month. They are listed below in alphabetical order.  By Leo Vartorella - 11/15/18

Fitch Ratings has released a new report in response to questions from U.S. investors about whether acute care, nonprofit hospitals' operating profitability has peaked or can be improved.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/15/18

Medicaid represents the largest share of total state spending, according to a report from the National Association of State Budget Officers.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/15/18

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta saw revenue and operating income increase in the nine months ending Sept. 30, according to recently released unaudited financial documents.  By Kelly Gooch - 11/15/18