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

Physician practices nationwide had a busy start to 2022, as physician productivity, compensation, and revenues all rose with higher patient volumes from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022.

U.S. hospitals and health systems fared better in March following a difficult start to the year due to January’s devastating Omicron surge. While repercussions of the surge persist, hospitals saw early signs of relief as outpatient volumes and revenues returned and expenses eased with fewer high acuity patients.

The market environment remains challenging given sharply higher benchmark rates and continued uncertainty around credit spreads. Transactions are moving through the process but each one...

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

COVID-19 continued to place a heavy financial burden on California’s hospitals through the second year of the pandemic, as they experienced financial losses of nearly $6 billion in 2021, more than triple previous projections.

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...

Well-resourced competitors to hospitals and health systems are aggressively using consumer-focused strategies to gain a foothold in the industry. Providers that integrate consumer...

Listen to rating agency experts discuss the pandemic’s continued financial impact on hospitals including labor challenges and volume trends.

In February, U.S. inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index grew 7.9% year-over-year, the highest increase in four decades. The factors influencing the current inflationary...