Hospital Volume Growth Drives Revenue Increase
January 2025 marked a period of stability for hospital finances nationwide, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest “National Hospital Flash Report.” The analysis reveals that increased service volumes have successfully…
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– Hospital and health system finances have shown signs of stability over the past year, but rising labor costs continue to put pressure on the bottom line, according to the latest…
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Health systems’ financial results so far this year suggest the start of a gradual and sustained recovery, though there are persistent challenges — such as high costs for drugs and supplies, as well as…
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By Victoria Bailey
March 20, 2024 – The majority of hospitals say the Change Healthcare cyberattack is negatively affecting their finances and hindering patient care access, according to a survey from the American Hospital Association (AHA).
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Virtual nursing, when integrated with computer vision AI, offers solutions to the pressing challenges faced by healthcare systems. The coalescence of these technologies can alleviate nurse shortages, reduce burnout, and enhance patient care. Effective…
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Hospital finances showed signs of stabilizing in May, amid slightly improving operating margins, declining expenses and notable increases in outpatient visits, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman…
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Merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems picked up last year after 2021’s recent historic low. This activity remained strong during the first quarter of 2023, according to a report released Thursday…
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A new report from Lown Institute, a healthcare think tank based in Massachusetts, found that the majority of nonprofit hospitals are falling short on the investments they are expected to make in their communities.
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