1. 5 latest CFO moves in hospitals, health systems
Five hospital and health system CFO moves have been announced since March 8.
2. Competing forces put Connecticut hospitals in difficult position
Reduced Medicaid reimbursement and increased net taxes are pushing Connecticut’s independent hospitals to join larger systems, but these hospitals are left with few options due to new restrictions on health system growth in the state.
3. 7 thoughts on private equity in RCM
Financial buyers have made a strong showing in the revenue cycle management sector, as evidenced by the spike in mergers and acquisitions last year.
4. CMS gets more time to justify two-midnight rule’s inpatient pay cut
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted CMS’ request to delay issuing a final notice to provide further justification for a cut to inpatient payments in conjunction with the controversial two-midnight rule.
5. Capella, RegionalCare to merge into new $1.7B company: 10 things to know
Franklin, Tenn.-based Capella Healthcare and Brentwood, Tenn.-based RegionalCare Hospital Partners announced plans to merge, creating a combined company with 18 hospital campuses in 12 states.
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