The following five stories were among the most-viewed on BeckersHospitalReview.com:
1. Are hospitals abusing the 340B drug discount program? New study reignites controversy
A recent Health Affairs study fueled the debate over the 340B drug discount program by concluding hospitals have begun using the program to boost profits rather than help low-income and uninsured patients.
2. 20 healthcare investment niches and 3 things to know: The evolution of healthcare as an investment area
Private equity investment in the healthcare industry has grown considerably in recent years, and this story provides 20 investment niches to know and three observations on the evolution of healthcare as an investment area.
3. The ultimate CFO dashboard: Metrics to watch to succeed in a shifting healthcare industry
Many hospital and health system CFOs monitor numerous metrics regularly to assess their organizations’ performance, and this article provides some of the most important indicators that CFOs across the board seem to view as crucial.
4. Is this the end for hospital charity care?
With all of the new opportunities for low- and-middle income people to gain health coverage, some hospitals and health systems are making significant changes to their charity care programs, and this article explores why the cuts are being made and the consequences scaling back may have.
5. Moody’s: 3 key trends affecting hospitals and health insurers this year
Moody’s identified three key trends that have affected for-profit and nonprofit hospitals and health insurers so far in 2014 and will likely continue to have an impact going forward.
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