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Virtual-care capacity represents a better investment for healthcare providers than brick-and-mortar expansions, according to a Wall Street analyst.

A plan foiled by COVID-19 became an educational opportunity for the Metropolitan New York Chapter in late 2020.

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law March 11, could lead to a significant reduction in Medicare revenues if Congress does not act.

Hospitals and health systems urgently need Congress to extend the freeze on the 2% Medicare payment sequester, industry leaders said.

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles, including greater protections for healthcare workers, ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns and the lack of prioritization of the medically v...

Significant declines in inpatient admissions among rural hospitals that eventually close may be a consequence of affiliations with health systems.

Hospital M&A tracking firms reported low volumes in the first quarter of 2021 but also saw indications that the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic will drive higher levels of activity.

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation announced the 53 entities that have been accepted as participants in the new Global and Professional Direct Contracting model.

Hospital transactions in Q4 2020 were flat compared with Q4 2019, while healthcare IT and post-acute care deals rose significantly.

The American Hospital Association and other hospital groups are challenging 2020 appeals court decisions that allow HHS to continue slashing payments to 340B hospitals and to off-campus provider-based departments.

Given the role both Medicare and Medicaid spending play in current and projected federal deficits, spending on both will eventually need to be reduced.

Healthcare organizations that have increased availability of price estimates and facilitate clear conversations about the account resolution process anecdotally report improvements in self-pay collections and patient satisfaction, says HFMA...