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Though most indicators were down, hospital performance remained relatively stable overall, according to September data. Both inpatient revenue and average lengths of stay increased.

In the third quarter of this year, the median investment/subsidy per physician was $304,312—rising above $300,000 for the first time. Other expense metrics such as the total direct expense per provider FTE and labor as a percentage of total expenses increased.

VP Harris proposes that Medicare cover home health aides, four health systems launch a new company, and CMS releases its initial list for $2 generic drugs.

As open enrollment approaches for those with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI), this week’s graphic dives into some of the challenges facing the ESI market.

CMS raises the bar for MA plan quality ratings, CVS announces corporate layoffs, and California passes healthcare AI legislation.

Hospital financial performance remained relatively stable during the month of August, and despite higher patient volume, revenue and expenses declined on a volume-adjusted basis.

HRSA warns Johnson & Johnson over 340B restrictions, a group of hospitals sues HHS to overturn DSH payment changes, and a CHS subsidiary expands its urgent care network.

This week’s graphic uses health system size and performance data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to illustrate what it means to be an average health system.

This week’s graphic highlights data from NSI Nursing Solutions, Inc., and details the current state of hospital turnover and nursing talent retention.

The White House finalizes mental health parity rules, CMS notifies 1M beneficiaries of data breach, and Humana is exiting 13 MA markets.

Hospital financial performance remains strong this year, with continued stabilization in the month of July. Outpatient revenue and average lengths of stay showed signs of improvement.

In a recent Becker’s Healthcare Podcast episode, Ken Kaufman, joined Scott Becker to discuss critical trends in healthcare finance, the impact of COVID-19 on hospital operations, and the challenges of consolidation and staffing in the healthcare industry.