Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported a net income of $1.6 billion (8.6% margin) in the third quarter, a significant improvement on the $1.3 billion net income (7.3% margin) posted in the third quarter of 2024. HCA said the strong financial…
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On this episode, Bob Berbeco, Chief Information Officer at Mahaska Health, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is enabling closer connections between patients and providers. He explores breakthroughs in AI, including AI scribes, operational efficiencies, and innovations improving care…
In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, discusses the financial struggles facing regional nonprofit insurers, the growing dominance of national payers, and the Trump RX initiative aimed at lowering prescription drug and fertility treatment costs.
The American Hospital Association is urging CMS to delay its Medicare prior authorization pilot — the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction initiative — by at least six months. “This timeframe is impractical for providers and jeopardizes the administration’s goal of…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported an operating income of $243 million (7.9% margin) in the third quarter, a significant improvement on the $205 million operating loss (-6.6% margin) in the same quarter last year. After accounting for taxes, interest…
As the federal shutdown enters its third week, CEOs of two Wichita, Kan.-based health systems are issuing a public warning about the looming expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. Kevin Strecker, CEO of Ascension Via Christi, and Bill Voloch, president and CEO of…
South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health System said Oct. 23 that it is redesigning the current administrator role and establishing local president roles at its Allegan and Dowagiac hospitals in southwest Michigan. In a news release shared with Becker’s, the health…
On this episode, Mark Grippi, President of AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio Market joins the podcast to discuss opening dialogue with members to improve care, the role of health risk assessments, and overcoming digital fatigue in healthcare.
This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics…
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health is moving forward with plans to build its 15th hospital — a 252-bed acute care facility in Tinton Falls, N.J. — after the state department of health has deemed the health system’s certificate-of-need application complete.…