The impact of federal policy changes on not-for-profit healthcare was the focus of Kaufman Hall’s 2025 Spring Rating Agency update. Our panelists from Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global discussed potential cuts to the Medicaid program, site neutral payments, the tax-exempt status of private activity bonds and tariffs and supply chain challenges.

Not-for-profit hospital and health system leaders are currently monitoring a flurry of rapidly evolving potential changes to state and federal policy with significant, long-term financial ramifications for their organizations.

This week’s graphic highlights new data that illustrates interesting trends in senior living mergers and acquisitions. An increasingly common trend for hospitals consolidation is also continuing in the senior living market.

CDC nominee pulled and Dr. Oz faces confirmation hearing, HCSC acquisition closes, probationary HHS employees rehired

Watch our recent Rating Agency panel discussion featuring colleagues from Moody’s, Fitch and S&P. Hear the latest industry outlooks, rating activity through early 2025 and what this means for the healthcare sector.

Hospital performance remains stable at the start of 2025. Inpatient revenue grew more quickly than outpatient revenue in January, and the rate of cost growth has slowed considerably.

In this week’s graphic, we highlight 2024 financial data from some of the healthcare industry’s most prominent companies and largest provider organizations.

CMS Releases New Rule Weakening ACA, Walgreens Acquired by Sycamore Partners, Kennedy Meets with Food Industry Leaders.

Emergency department overcrowding has been a problem for decades, but there is evidence that it is getting worse.

More management time must be focused on creating a world-class appointment system at all levels of the delivery system. Moving management of your overall appointment process up your priority list will pay material dividends.

This week’s graphic takes stock of the 2024 financial performance of four leading insurers: Humana, Cigna, CVS and UHG.

HHS withdraws Richardson Waiver, new Fitch report on potential impacts of federal policy changes, UnitedHealthcare to reduce prior authorizations.