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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The number of hospital M&A transactions dropped to 11 in the second quarter of 2024, down from the 20 transactions announced in the first quarter of this year. But that doesn’t mean that the…
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Steve Albert, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, R1
It’s a perfect storm of financial pressures facing healthcare provider organizations – from rising costs to labor shortages to constrained capacity – that stymies revenue…
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The first quarter of 2024 saw a significant rise in M&A activity in the hospital and health system space, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall.
Experts think that this M&A activity will continue…
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What You Should Know:
– After enduring the worst year in recent memory, 2023 offered hope for hospitals and health systems, with data from Kaufman Hall showcasing general improvement across operational and financial measures.
– The January…
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Last year ended with 65 M&A deals having been announced in the U.S. hospital sector, up from 2022’s total of 53. Financial distress was a key reason for this increase in hospital M&A activity,…
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What You Should Know:
Hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions activity in 2023 was driven by increased pressure on operations and finances, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest analysis of healthcare transactions. The report reveals momentum around mergers…
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Hospitals’ financial performance in November showed signs of continued stabilization and growth, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest monthly report.
Across the country, hospitals saw improved operating margins in November compared to the previous month and…
What You Should Know:
– A glimmer of hope shines through for hospitals, according to November data from Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report points to ongoing stabilization and even growth.
– While the scars of…
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Hospitals and health systems have experienced extreme financial pressure in the past couple years — and the issue is being reflected in the sector’s M&A activity.
There have been dozens of M&A deals in the…
