Capital Finance

When hospitals merge, the focus tends to be on how much will go to pay off debt and how much will be reinvested in capital improvements. But little notice is paid to a by-product of such transactions - the creation of charitable foundations.

Humana reported a fourth-quarter loss, but, remaining positive about 2014, reaffirmed its financial outlook for the upcoming year.

Among the sectors of the healthcare industry with strong transactions last year were the pharmaceutical sector (151 deals) and the long-term care sector. Long-term care set a record for the sector with 223 deals.

High membership utilization results in a rise in operating revenue.

Most bankrupt hospitals didn't have "a bad year" that caused the financial difficulty. They were in a downward trend that was ignored.

Community Health Systems, Inc. completed its $7.6 billion acquisition of Health Management Associates on Monday. The Franklin, Tenn.-based hospital chain is now the largest in the country, measured by sheer number of facilities owned and operated.

Back in the early 2000s, Mid-State Health Center was in dire need. The new CEO knew something had to be done immediately, but the facility didn't have access to appropriate funding. So, the CEO got creative.

GE's acquisition of the company is meant to bolster its healthcare data and analytics offerings and complement its hospital operations management portfolio.

In 2013, insurance giant UnitedHealth Group saw revenues grow 11 percent but margins slip - a sign of industry pressures ramping up under health reform.

A new advocacy group launched in October may aid community health centers in obtaining affordable financing options for capital projects.