... whether as a healthcare system, practice or surgery center. First, a system, practice or company should aim to be "dominant" and/or needed in its market. Anti-trust lawyers have moved this concept of "dominant" ...02 December 2016

... consolidation ultimately gives reasonably dominant systems, (the new antitrust buzzphrase "market essential") much greater leverage by which to position themselves for improved reimbursement and payor contracting. ...01 December 2016

It has been a fascinating year and we are looking forward to 2017. A few of the fascinating issues are as follows: 1. Welch's Law — dominant or market essential, lean or special — hospitals, health systems, ...01 December 2016

...  Going forward, it is critically important that CMS and other public entities continue to lead by trial and error. Uncle Sam is the only dominant player that has the resources and wherewithal to fail ...29 November 2016

... profile characterized by a dominant share in a comparatively limited (population-wise) service area," said S&P analyst Aamna Shah. The outlook is negative. More articles on healthcare finance: After ...22 November 2016

... a track record of operating profitability, according to Fitch. 4. Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has an "Aa2" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. The hospital has a dominant and growing ...15 November 2016

... Hunterdon's improved profitability, dominant market share, low debt burden and solid liquidity. The outlook is stable. More articles on healthcare finance: 3 strategies to transform your ED into an ...15 November 2016

... dominant market position in its service area, sufficient liquidity and manageable debt burden. The outlook is stable. More articles on healthcare finance: 5 most-read finance stories: Week of Oct. ...07 November 2016

...  "The ratings reflect our view of Benefis' dominant business position, solid payer mix, sound cash flow and management team that has consistently beat operating targets and remains forward-looking with ...28 October 2016

S&P Global Ratings assigned an "A+" long-term rating to Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Medical Center's series 2016 revenue bonds. "The 'A+' rating reflects our view of SFMC's dominant position in its ...26 October 2016

... including NCH's dominant and growing market position, strong cash flow margins and solid revenue growth. Moody's also affirmed the "Aa2" and "Aa2/VMIG 1" ratings on NCH's outstanding debt. The outlook is ...21 October 2016

In an increasingly hospital-dominant environment, independent physicians fight to hold on, faced with daunting administrative work, payer negotiations and more. Make-up of the independent physician ...19 October 2016

... on a number of factors, including BHS' continued strong operating performance, dominant market share and solid liquidity. The outlook is stable. More articles on healthcare finance: Fla. consumers ...18 October 2016

Amazon hopes to play a more dominant role in the competitive grocery business by building brick-and-mortar stores to sell produce, meats and other perishable items that are difficult — and costly — to ...13 October 2016

... dominant market share, solid liquidity position and affiliation with "AA-"-rated OregonHealth & ScienceUniversity. The outlook is stable. More articles on healthcare finance: Massachusetts spending ...13 October 2016

... Memorial's dominant market position, multiyear strengthening of operations and strong balance sheet measures. The outlook is positive, reflecting Moody's Investors Service's expectation that liquidity and ...12 October 2016

... merger of vigorous competitors could have on hospital pricing and quality of care on the residents of Southwest Virginia," said Mr. Seidman. "Together, the hospitals would have a dominant market share of ...04 October 2016

... role modeling, that shape the perceptions of responsibility, the researchers suggested. However, the high levels of variability in responses indicate there is currently no one dominant school of thought ...30 September 2016

... years, with expectations for continued slightly positive operations in fiscal 2016," said S&P analyst Stephen Infranco. The outlook is stable, reflecting S&P's view of Northwell's dominant market position ...14 September 2016

... future. 3. Competitors say the expansion will limit patients' options. The proposed expansion at Boston Children's could add to its already dominant market power and contribute to increased healthcare ...12 September 2016