News of Note: U.S. healthcare ranks last in comparison with 10 other high-income countries in a report by The Commonwealth Fund
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Study says U.S. healthcare ranks last, LGBT+ community faces disparities, and 18 groups demand better healthcare.
The Provider Relief Fund portal is now open: Providers can successfully navigate the PRF reporting process with these tips
Best practices can help providers navigate the Provider Relief Fund reporting process and related audit requirements.
Latest data shows positive financial trends for hospitals, but will the good news be fleeting?
June was a promising month in terms of hospital financial performance, but the delta variant of the coronavirus threatens to reverse many of the gains.
Study: In price negotiations with hospitals, self-insured employers lack leverage
The vast difference in market power between hospitals and employers leaves the latter group with little recourse in negotiations, according to a new study.
ENPR: A metric for comparing alternative and top-line revenue strategies to enhance strategic growth
Health system CFOs today should be actively guiding their organizations toward strategic investments in alternative revenue sources that can strengthen the bottom line. An effective and relatable metric for evaluating such investments is equivalent net patient revenue (ENPR).
Annual healthcare investor conference showcases the innovation taking place in the not-for-profit hospital industry
At the 2021 Not-for-Profit Health Care Investor Conference, health system executives and industry thought leaders described how hospitals are evolving to meet the needs of communities.
Hospital M&A volume remained slow in Q2, but revenue per transaction continued to surge
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be curtailing the volume of hospital merger-and-acquisition activity, but deal size has grown significantly.
Report finds fewer than a third of physicians continue to practice independently
About 70% of physicians were employed by health systems or corporate entities such as private equity firms and health plans at the start of 2021.
Healthcare News of Note: S&P says outlook is stable for not-for-profit healthcare sector
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: The not-for-profit healthcare sector outlook was upgraded to stable, new research explores the higher risks facing certain racial and ethnic groups during COVID-19, and OIG finds that CMS lacks the tools to assess hospital quality and safety during an infectious disease outbreak.
Why bond insurance is making a comeback in healthcare
Capital reserve requirements for bond insurers have recently changed, making bond insurance once again a viable option for hospitals or health systems seeking credit enhancement on their fixed-rate debt issuance.