Fifty hospitals across 21 states have converted to rural emergency facilities since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023, according to data from CMS. Here are the hospitals that have converted to rural emergency status, by…
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Two hospitals filed for bankruptcy protection in April as they look to keep operations running while awaiting potential buyers. Marshall, Mo.-based Fitzgibbon Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 21 after facing increasing financial pressures, such as rising operating…
The strategic calculus for health systems is shifting. Outpatient revenue has grown at a faster clip than inpatient revenue over the last few years and now health systems are seeing ambulatory services as a critical business line. Outpatient revenue per…
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System reported an operating income of $36.6 million (0.3% operating margin) in 2025, up from an operating loss of $265.4 million (-2.2% margin) in 2024, according to its April 27 financial report. Six things…
Ryan Newland, BSN, RN, has been named senior advisor of operations at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, Ohio, effective April 24. Mr. Newland will partner with hospital leaders and teams to support day-to-day operations and advance efforts to strengthen…
Radiology and orthopedics tied for the specialties that lead to the highest net worth, an April 24 Medscape report found. Medscape’s 2026 “Physician Wealth and Debt Report” surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties between Sept. 5 and Dec.…
Psychedelics are gaining the attention of the federal government as a potential treatment for complex mental health conditions, but healthcare leaders remain divided on their readiness for broader clinical use. While some see promise for patients with treatment-resistant conditions, others emphasize the…
As part of value-based care (VBC) and population health initiatives, health systems are leveraging AI and digital technology to improve quality, engage patients at scale and prevent avoidable utilization to support financial sustainability. These were insights shared at Becker’s 16th…
A case study in aligning revenue capture with the patient journey Continuous remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices has become a standard for cardiac care. Yet, in many cardiac device clinics, billing workflows are still built on legacy assumptions:…
Maine is the best state for nurses to practice in 2026, according to WalletHub’s annual ranking, which evaluates opportunity, competition and working conditions. To determine the best and worst states for nurses, the personal finance company evaluated all 50 states…