There are 1,386 critical access hospitals across 45 states, according to data from CMS as of Nov. 23.  Here is the breakdown of critical access hospitals by state:

Denial rates have soared to unprecedented levels, transforming what was once a back-office nuisance into a boardroom-level issue for health systems. At Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, two leaders from Conifer Health Solutions laid out a framework for…

West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health reported a -1.3% operating margin for the third quarter, reflecting ongoing expense pressures that outpaced revenue growth. Despite the quarterly loss, the system remains in a strong financial position with improved investment returns and…

Orlando (Fla.) Health grew to a $10 billion organization in fiscal 2025 and posted a $345.7 million operating gain (3.5% margin) for the year ended Sept. 30 — down from the $525.1 million operating gain (7.3% margin) it reported the…

Warren, Ohio-based Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull, part of Flint, Mich.-based Insight Health Systems, has suspended operations and is not admitting new patients amid the Ohio Department of Health’s move to revoke its state license.  “We strongly disagree with…

As AI transforms the healthcare landscape, hospital and health system leaders are sounding the alarm about a growing arms race: one that pits payer algorithms against provider revenue cycle teams, often with patients caught in the middle. For some systems,…

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a vice president of revenue cycle operations.  2.…

PwC is collaborating with Amazon Web Services on an initiative aimed at transforming how healthcare organizations manage and enhance their revenue cycle operations.  The collaboration will make PwC’s revenue cycle managed services available on AWS, and the companies will build…

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health recorded an operating income of $1.3 billion (4.5% operating margin) through the first three quarters of 2025, up from an operating income of $964.2 million (3.7% margin) during the same period last year, according to its…

Contigo Health, a company that connects health systems with large, national employers and health plans, is shutting down and laying off 175 employees, according to an Oct. 27 Ohio state WARN notice.  Premier, a Charlotte, N.C.-based healthcare data, supply chain…