Budgeting
Patient volume increases and cost reduction measures led to significant revenue increases, which were hampered in 2020 by COVID-19.
More patients is resulting in a self-induced postponement of non-emergent surgical cases, resulting in lower hospital revenues.
ACOs also hit an average quality score of 97.8%, and 60 ACOs earned a perfect score of 100.
PhRMA called Biden's push "misguided" and says it fails to address an insurance system that shifts the cost of treatments onto patients.
New JAMA study shows higher levels of medical debt in non-Medicaid expansion states.
Capitation sets direct contracting apart from other models. While there are wrinkles to be ironed out, payers and providers are onboard.
The IRS requires hospitals to spend on community benefit but doesn't specify what type, for what purpose or how much.
While revenues are down year-over-year, they still surpassed Wall Street’s expectations.
The numbers indicate the severity of the pandemic is waning, both in terms of virus transmission and hospitals’ financial health.
The moderation is especially notable as it comes against the backdrop of rapidly accelerating economy-wide prices.