What Medicaid cuts hospital executives see as more likely
Health system leaders are urging Congress to minimize Medicaid cuts, with enrollee-focused cuts such as work requirements and tightening of enrollment standards for criteria and verification being more likely at this point.
Medicaid cuts could lead to material negative impact on healthcare providers
Congressional Republicans are considering Medicaid cuts, which could be "materially negative" for providers, according to a debt rating service, with potential reductions in federal funding for Medicaid and changes to implementation such as work requirements or culling of fraudulent expenditures.
Potential government changes are top concern for healthcare finance professionals
Potential government and regulatory changes have become the leading concern for healthcare finance professionals, with a 36% increase in the latest HFMA member poll, while transparency push and AI and automation are expected to revolutionize healthcare finance in the next three years.
Congress could target $35 billion in Medicaid for undocumented patients
The House of Representatives is considering up to $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next 10 years, which could include funding for undocumented immigrant care, as well as reducing the federal share of Medicaid funding to any state that uses state-only funding to provide Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants.
Q&A: CFO details how one health system digests Trump policies
The University of Rochester Medical Center is taking a measured approach to responding to the flurry of healthcare initiatives from the Trump administration, recognizing the need for efficiency and sustainability in the face of potential cuts to indirect cost rates for NIH grants.
Fraud and waste in Medicaid: Congressional panel calls for legislative action
The first hearing of Congress’ new government efficiency panel featured a large focus on needed changes to Medicaid. The newly created House Oversight Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee held a hearing Feb. 12 on the $236 billion in 2023 federal improper payments, including fraud, and featured testimony from several witnesses long-experienced in leading anti-fraud…
Hospital industry on track to reach dangerous occupancy levels by 2032
Hospital industry is facing a potential crisis as demographic trends and hospital-bed capacity levels are expected to push the industry to dangerous levels of occupancy, potentially surpassing 85% by 2032, according to a research letter published by JAMA Network Open.
Rural healthcare providers see improving financial outlook, but challenges persist
Rural healthcare organizations, particularly critical access hospitals, are increasingly optimistic about their financial viability, with 96% expressing confidence in their financial stability and 58% reporting that their organization is more stable now than it was five years ago.
Elon Musk-led department of government efficiency targets federal healthcare spending
The Trump administration has launched a cost-cutting effort led by Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency, which is examining spending at CMS, limiting administrative funds, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and offering buyouts to federal employees, as well as suspending transgender services for minors.
Public’s hospital views dive due to finances
The public's trust in hospitals has flipped during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 76% believing hospitals are primarily focused on revenue rather than patient care, while 24% still prioritizing patient care.