Healthcare Business Trends

Employers again are planning to expand their use of narrow networks, survey finds

Large employers again say they plan a big increase in the use of narrow networks, a scenario made more likely by the pandemic.

Rich Daly October 23, 2020

Updated reporting requirements for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: What providers need to know

New HHS guidance on reporting obligations for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund recipients could prove troublesome for providers that are caught off guard by the changes.

Matthew R. Hutt, CPA, CGMA October 23, 2020

Status check on Haven’s ambitious healthcare venture

The healthcare collaboration by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, announced in January 2018, has encountered challenges in the past two years that have caused it to fall short of initial expectations.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD October 1, 2020

‘Video Killed the Radio Star’: How will it impact the industry?

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of video in healthcare, but virtual interactions are not likely to completely replace in-person interactions. Nonetheless, the world of healthcare may never be the same as it was before the pandemic.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA October 1, 2020

U.S. stands at the forefront of efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine

Given the importance of finding a vaccine to stem the spread of COVID-19, more than 40 governments, including the U.S. federal government in a prominent role, are subsidizing the development efforts with enormous levels of funding.

Ken Perez September 28, 2020

3 contracting strategies to accelerate a COVID-19 financial recovery for providers

Having suffered significant losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers require effective strategies to achieve a more equitable balance with payers, which have actually enjoyed a financial windfall as a result the pandemic.

Kathy Najarian, MHA September 28, 2020

News briefs: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance

Read about the key factors that shaped healthcare finance policy and practice June and July 2020.

Rich Daly August 28, 2020

News briefs September 2020: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance

Read about the key factors that shaped healthcare finance policy and practice in August 2020.

Rich Daly August 27, 2020

Funny the way it is: Reflecting on healthcare industry dislocations

Healthcare leaders can go a long way toward improving the nation's healthcare cost problem by understanding health inequity its origins. Some dislocations have been triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but others have long existed in the industry.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA August 27, 2020

Biohacking: What healthcare finance leaders need to know about this evolving enterprise

Biohacking is an emerging concept in healthcare that may have value in enabling healthcare providers to better manage the costs of care.

Martin Bluth August 27, 2020
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