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The pandemic and its complex social and economic effects have dislocated the modern workforce. The problem is especially profound in healthcare, where nearly 1 in 5 workers quit their jobs during the pandemic and one-third of nurses plan to leave their current roles by the end of 2022.

As the operating, financing, and investing activities of every health system face significant headwinds, it will be important to continuously reassess what type of external capital you should access and how you should access it.

The first quarter of 2022 will undoubtedly be one of the most financially challenging periods for not-for-profit hospitals.

Watch to hear perspectives on the evolving role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in not-for-profit healthcare.

Interest in ESG investing has grown at a rapid pace, but disclosure standards are still developing. Health system leaders should carefully consider the pros and cons of ESG disclosure.

The market environment remains challenging given both rising benchmark rates and volatile spreads along the credit spectrum. It all starts with Treasuries but radiates out to MMD and...

After a run of historically low interest rates, we face the prospect of a changing market. Organizations that are considering issuing debt must now factor in the risk of rising interest...

Healthcare issuance kicked back in this week with borrowers confronting varied pricing performance, especially in the tax-exempt sector. We are in a period where risk appetites and risk...

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we face a changed reality. Expenses—particularly labor expenses—have reset at a higher level. Inflation is rising at rates not seen since the...

Debt issuance has been modest, but there is significant building supply. The issuance context is continuing benchmark and credit spread disruption as markets react to competing...

As organizations consider how to respond to rising rates, one option is introducing capital structure risk: using floating rate products, put bonds, or other structures that move debt to a lower cost point on the yield curve in exchange for assuming risk.

Hospitals and health systems are feeling the full effects of the Great Resignation as labor expenses climb despite lower staffing levels. As a result, hospitals are paying higher wages to compete for qualified personnel. Read the Winter 2022 Kaufman Hall Report for strategies for improving recruitment and retention.