Accounting & Financial Management
While labor expenses decreased somewhat, margins remained depressed throughout the year.
Data shows hospitals lost 2.47% of their workforce last year. RNs left at an alarming rate.
The ACA is seen as an alternative for Medicaid coverage as states begin the redetermination process starting April 1.
Hospital leaders can use digital transformation to cut costs, improve processes and gain efficiencies, says Tina Wheeler of Deloitte.
The bill extends for two years telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers put in place under the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Many health systems and hospitals nationwide are experiencing the worst year financially since the start of COVID-19, health system says.
The bill seeks to extend the 5% advanced APM incentive payment for providers for an additional two years.
Employers projected a higher average increase for next year, and they should prepare for continued accelerated cost growth.
Home health and hospice continue to drive transaction value this year.
The authors framed coding practices as one element of an ongoing "tug-of-war" between payers and providers.