Federal policy drives hospital-practice deals but not M&A between hospitals, MedPAC finds
Federal policy is not driving hospital M&A but is encouraging hospital purchases of practices, a key congressional advisory group said.
6 key opportunities to optimize revenue with strategic pricing
Strata Decision Technology breaks down how providers can set defensible, geographically-sensitive prices that can be made visible to consumers without concern of backlash.
Transparency rule could come this month, White House executive says
A controversial requirement for hospitals to publicly post the rates they negotiate with health plans is expected this month, according to a senior White House official.
Hospitals baffled over why Medicare continues site-neutral payments, 340B cuts despite adverse court rulings
Hospital advocates blasted two major payment cuts that were implemented recently despite court orders overriding the cuts and warned about the consequences.
Analysis: Private equity interest in orthopedics increases
Demographics and payment policy are the main drivers of the surge in private equity deals involving orthopedics practices in 2019.
How hospital quality executives are pitching value-based payment to CFOs
Healthcare quality-improvement executives see ways in which an emphasis on value can improve some hospitals’ finances.
Analysis: ‘Medicare for All’ supporters more concerned about cost
New survey results: Those that favor Medicare for All are more dissatisfied with the cost of healthcare and concerned about paying for care if they became ill.
How to make annual price reviews as easy as paying your bills
Sponsored content: Healthcare organizations seeking to stay on top of new price transparency regulations should use a strategic pricing model to ensure their prices are in line with those of their market.
Who’s afraid of the federal debt?
A review of the possible implications for alternative payment models and provider payment rates in the wake of the national debt cresting at $1 trillion with a possible recession looming.
Social determinants of health: Pushing the boundaries of healthcare
Addressing the social determinants of health is vital to improving health outcomes, but meaningful improvement requires new levels of collaboration.