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A deeper dive into Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report data provides important lessons in the management of departmental performance and shared services costs.

Budget Committee Republicans have tasked the Energy and Commerce Committee with finding $880 billion in cuts to federal healthcare spending.

In light of the recent confirmation of Secretary Kennedy to lead HHS and new survey data on trust in public health, this graphic highlights Americans’ declining positive perception of public health officials.

HHS probationary workers fired, Hart-Scott-Rodino changes lead to deluge of premerger filings, the state of the flu response.

The proliferation of claims denials, especially by Medicare Advantage payers, has become a pressing issue for health system operations.

The balance sheet serves three main purposes: as a shock absorber, financing mechanism, and profit center. By examining and engaging the full range of opportunities that balance sheet resources can contribute, organizations can enhance their long-term sustainability.

NIH makes cuts to administrative funds, House GOP seeks to make large healthcare spending cuts, some federal healthy agencies’ webpages restored.

Following President Trump’s busy first few weeks in office, this week’s graphic takes stock of the president’s health policy actions to date.

A conversation with Rich Liekweg, CEO of BJC Health System in Missouri, and Nick Barto, president of BJC Health System

Hospitals seeking funds for capital needs are facing several challenges, which is driving interest in non-traditional financing structures, often involving real estate. Synthetic leases are one alternative, but they require a careful assessment of both their benefits and considerations that may make them a less attractive option.

Craig Garthwaite, Professor of Strategy and the Director of Healthcare at Kellogg, joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to talk more about the goals of the center. He also shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the industry.

From a revenue perspective, hospitals’ investments in outpatient care are reaping dividends, and 2024 as an operating year was largely better than 2023.